1971 BMW 3 vs. 1974 Ford Granada
To start off, 1974 Ford Granada is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 BMW 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW 3 would be higher. At 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 BMW 3 (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1974 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Granada weights approximately 120 kg more than 1971 BMW 3.
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 3 (271 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Granada. (197 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1971 BMW 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1971 BMW 3 | 1974 Ford Granada | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 3 | Granada |
Year Released | 1971 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 3272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2800 mm |