1966 BMW 1600 vs. 1974 Ford Granada
To start off, 1974 Ford Granada is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 BMW 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 BMW 1600 would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 BMW 1600 (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1974 Ford Granada. (71 HP @ 2900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 BMW 1600 should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Granada weights approximately 615 kg more than 1966 BMW 1600.
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 (245 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 BMW 1600. (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 BMW 1600.
Compare all specifications:
1966 BMW 1600 | 1974 Ford Granada | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 1600 | Granada |
Year Released | 1966 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1574 cc | 4092 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2800 mm |