2009 BMW 118 vs. 1975 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 2009 BMW 118 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,096 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Fairlane (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2009 BMW 118. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 118 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1975 Ford Fairlane.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1975 Ford Fairlane (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 118 | 1975 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 118 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 2009 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4096 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 326 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2950 mm |