1975 BMW 320 vs. 1978 Ford Granada
To start off, 1978 Ford Granada is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 BMW 320 would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 BMW 320 (109 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1978 Ford Granada. (96 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Granada weights approximately 380 kg more than 1975 BMW 320.
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, 1978 Ford Granada (284 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 320. (157 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW 320 | 1978 Ford Granada | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 320 | Granada |
Year Released | 1975 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 4092 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 284 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2800 mm |