1971 BMW 3 vs. 1976 Ford Torino
To start off, 1976 Ford Torino is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 BMW 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW 3 would be higher. At 4,090 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 BMW 3 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1976 Ford Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Torino weights approximately 270 kg more than 1971 BMW 3.
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, 1971 BMW 3 (254 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Torino. (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1971 BMW 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Torino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW 3 | 1976 Ford Torino | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 3 | Torino |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 4090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 254 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2760 mm |
