2009 BMW 135 vs. 1992 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 2009 BMW 135 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 3,948 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 135 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1992 Ford Fairlane. (161 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 269 kg more than 2009 BMW 135.
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, 2009 BMW 135 (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Fairlane. (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Fairlane. 1992 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 135 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 135 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 135 | 1992 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 135 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 2009 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 3948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1595 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2930 mm |