1972 BMW Turbo vs. 1984 Ford Granada
To start off, 1984 Ford Granada is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW Turbo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW Turbo would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 BMW Turbo (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1984 Ford Granada. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW Turbo should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Granada weights approximately 316 kg more than 1972 BMW Turbo.
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, 1972 BMW Turbo (177 Nm) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Granada. (151 Nm). This means 1972 BMW Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Turbo | 1984 Ford Granada | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | Turbo | Granada |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2780 mm |
