1971 BMW 2002 vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 BMW 2002. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW 2002 would be higher. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 BMW 2002 (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (112 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW 2002 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada.
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, 1971 BMW 2002 (197 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (177 Nm). This means 1971 BMW 2002 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW 2002 | 1981 Ford Granada | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 2002 | Granada |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 60.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2780 mm |
