1963 BMW 1800 vs. 1977 Ford Granada
To start off, 1977 Ford Granada is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 BMW 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 BMW 1800 would be higher. At 2,110 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 BMW 1800 (90 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1977 Ford Granada. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 BMW 1800 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Granada weights approximately 175 kg more than 1963 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, 1963 BMW 1800 (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Granada. (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1963 BMW 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 BMW 1800 | 1977 Ford Granada | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 1800 | Granada |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1766 cc | 2110 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 22.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 156 km/hour | 126 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 65 L |
