2009 BMW 120 vs. 1994 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Fairlane (222 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2009 BMW 120. (169 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 285 kg more than 2009 BMW 120. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1994 Ford Fairlane (388 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 120. (210 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 120 | 1994 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 120 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 2009 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 222 HP |
Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 388 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2930 mm |