1959 BMW 700 vs. 1982 Ford Granada
To start off, 1982 Ford Granada is newer by 23 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 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Granada (69 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1959 BMW 700. (39 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Granada weights approximately 740 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, 1982 Ford Granada (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 700. (50 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 700 | 1982 Ford Granada | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 700 | Granada |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 695 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 23.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 126 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 65 L |
