2007 BMW 320 vs. 1975 Ford Granada
To start off, 2007 BMW 320 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Granada would be higher. At 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 320 (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1975 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Granada weights approximately 70 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 BMW 320 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Granada. (197 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 320 | 1975 Ford Granada | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 320 | Granada |
Year Released | 2007 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2800 mm |