1984 BMW 316 vs. 1972 Ford Gran Torino
To start off, 1984 BMW 316 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Gran Torino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Gran Torino would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Gran Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Gran Torino (97 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1984 BMW 316. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Gran Torino should accelerate faster than 1984 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Gran Torino weights approximately 571 kg more than 1984 BMW 316. 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, 1972 Ford Gran Torino (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 BMW 316. (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Gran Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
1984 BMW 316 | 1972 Ford Gran Torino | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 316 | Gran Torino |
Year Released | 1984 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1074 kg | 1645 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 5270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 87 L |