2006 BMW 130 vs. 1990 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 2006 BMW 130 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 3,948 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 130 (261 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1990 Ford Fairlane. (186 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 1990 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, 1990 Ford Fairlane (338 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 130. (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 130.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 130 | 1990 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 130 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 2006 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 261 HP | 186 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 338 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1860 mm |