1975 BMW 315 vs. 1979 Ford Ranchero
To start off, 1979 Ford Ranchero is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 BMW 315. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 BMW 315 would be higher. At 1,992 cc, 1979 Ford Ranchero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Ranchero (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1975 BMW 315. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Ranchero should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 315. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 BMW 315 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1979 Ford Ranchero.
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, 1979 Ford Ranchero (170 Nm) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 315. (110 Nm). This means 1979 Ford Ranchero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 315.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 BMW 315 | 1979 Ford Ranchero | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 315 | Ranchero |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1992 cc |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 925 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2300 mm |
