1972 BMW Touring vs. 1982 Matra-Simca Rancho
To start off, 1982 Matra-Simca Rancho is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW Touring would be higher. At 1,574 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 BMW Touring (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1982 Matra-Simca Rancho. (78 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1982 Matra-Simca Rancho. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Matra-Simca Rancho weights approximately 102 kg more than 1972 BMW Touring.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Matra-Simca Rancho. (118 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Matra-Simca Rancho.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Touring | 1982 Matra-Simca Rancho | |
| Make | BMW | Matra-Simca |
| Model | Touring | Rancho |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1441 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 76.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1132 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2530 mm |
