1957 BMW 600 vs. 1980 Ford Granada
To start off, 1980 Ford Granada is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 BMW 600 would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ford Granada (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1957 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Granada weights approximately 970 kg more than 1957 BMW 600. 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, 1980 Ford Granada (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1980 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 BMW 600 | 1980 Ford Granada | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 600 | Granada |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 4186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 263 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2800 mm |
