1962 BMW 1800 vs. 1974 Ford Granada
To start off, 1974 Ford Granada is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 BMW 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 BMW 1800 would be higher. At 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 BMW 1800 (90 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1974 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 BMW 1800 should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Granada weights approximately 457 kg more than 1962 BMW 1800.
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 (197 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 BMW 1800. (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 BMW 1800.
Compare all specifications:
1962 BMW 1800 | 1974 Ford Granada | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 1800 | Granada |
Year Released | 1962 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1771 cc | 3272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1043 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2800 mm |