1959 BMW 503 vs. 1974 Ford Granada
To start off, 1974 Ford Granada is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 503. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 503 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 BMW 503 (139 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1974 Ford Granada. (127 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 BMW 503 should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Granada weights approximately 78 kg more than 1959 BMW 503.
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, 1974 Ford Granada (298 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 503. (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 503.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 503 | 1974 Ford Granada | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 503 | Granada |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3168 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1578 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2800 mm |
