1975 BMW 315 vs. 2007 Ford Territory
To start off, 2007 Ford Territory is newer by 32 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 3,984 cc, 2007 Ford Territory is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Territory (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1975 BMW 315. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Territory should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 315. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Territory weights approximately 1006 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, 2007 Ford Territory (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 315. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 315.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW 315 | 2007 Ford Territory | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 315 | Territory |
Year Released | 1975 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1574 cc | 3984 cc |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 244 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
Top Speed | 154 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 2016 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2850 mm |