1972 Ford Granada vs. 2011 BMW 125
To start off, 2011 BMW 125 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Granada would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 125 (215 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1972 Ford Granada. (125 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 125 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 125 weights approximately 59 kg more than 1972 Ford Granada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 BMW 125 (270 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Granada. (201 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Granada. 2011 BMW 125 has automatic transmission and 1972 Ford Granada has manual transmission. 1972 Ford Granada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 BMW 125 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Granada | 2011 BMW 125 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Granada | 125 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2551 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 201 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 53 L |
