1962 BMW 1500 vs. 1986 Ford Granada
To start off, 1986 Ford Granada is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 BMW 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 BMW 1500 would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ford Granada (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1962 BMW 1500. (80 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1962 BMW 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Granada weights approximately 225 kg more than 1962 BMW 1500. 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, 1986 Ford Granada (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 BMW 1500. (118 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 BMW 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 BMW 1500 | 1986 Ford Granada | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 1500 | Granada |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1499 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 183 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1043 kg | 1268 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2770 mm |
