1975 BMW 320 vs. 1973 Ford Granada
To start off, 1975 BMW 320 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Granada would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ford Granada (138 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1975 BMW 320. (109 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Granada weights approximately 302 kg more than 1975 BMW 320. 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, 1973 Ford Granada (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 320. (157 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 320. 1973 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 1975 BMW 320 has manual transmission. 1975 BMW 320 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 BMW 320 | 1973 Ford Granada | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 320 | Granada |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 93.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 72.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.1:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1422 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 64 L |
