1975 BMW 1502 vs. 1982 Ford Granada
To start off, 1982 Ford Granada is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 BMW 1502. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 BMW 1502 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 BMW 1502 (73 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1982 Ford Granada. (69 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 BMW 1502 should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Granada weights approximately 390 kg more than 1975 BMW 1502.
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, 1982 Ford Granada (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 1502. (118 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 1502.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW 1502 | 1982 Ford Granada | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 1502 | Granada |
Year Released | 1975 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 69 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 23.0:1 |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 65 L |