1975 BMW 315 vs. 1995 Ford Aspire
To start off, 1995 Ford Aspire is newer by 20 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 1,574 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 BMW 315 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 BMW 315 (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1995 Ford Aspire. (63 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 BMW 315 should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Aspire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 BMW 315 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1995 Ford Aspire. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 BMW 315 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 BMW 315. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Ford Aspire, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1975 BMW 315 (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Aspire. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1975 BMW 315 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Aspire.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW 315 | 1995 Ford Aspire | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 315 | Aspire |
Year Released | 1975 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2310 mm |