1973 BMW 2004 vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW 2004. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW 2004 would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 BMW 2004 (97 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (68 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 BMW 2004 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 350 kg more than 1973 BMW 2004.
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, 1973 BMW 2004 (157 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1973 BMW 2004 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW 2004 | 1981 Ford Granada | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 2004 | Granada |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 94.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 23.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2780 mm |
