2012 BMW 120 vs. 1986 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 2012 BMW 120 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,089 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 120 (170 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1986 Ford Fairlane. (137 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 127 kg more than 2012 BMW 120.
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, 1986 Ford Fairlane (304 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 120. (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW 120 | 1986 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 120 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1748 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1411 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2950 mm |
