1972 Ford Granada vs. 2012 BMW M3
To start off, 2012 BMW M3 is newer by 40 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 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 289 more horse power than 1972 Ford Granada. (125 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW M3 weights approximately 394 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, 2012 BMW M3 (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Granada. (201 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Granada | 2012 BMW M3 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Granada | M3 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2551 cc | 3999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 201 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 75.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66.8 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4615 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1803 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1424 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2761 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 63 L |
