1959 BMW 700 vs. 1981 Ford Granada

To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 700 would be higher. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Granada (112 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1959 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 615 kg more than 1959 BMW 700. 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, 1981 Ford Granada (177 Nm) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 700. (52 Nm). This means 1981 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 700.

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