1975 BMW 315 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 315. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 BMW 315 would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Granada (150 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1975 BMW 315. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 315. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Granada weights approximately 402 kg more than 1975 BMW 315. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (219 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 315. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 315.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 BMW 315 | 1982 Ford Granada | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 315 | Granada |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 68.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 154 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1412 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2450 mm |
