2009 BMW 130 vs. 1993 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 2009 BMW 130 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 130 (261 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1993 Ford Fairlane. (198 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 290 kg more than 2009 BMW 130.
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, 1993 Ford Fairlane (348 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 130. (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 130. 1993 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 130 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 130 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 130 | 1993 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 130 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 2009 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 261 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 348 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2930 mm |