1973 BMW Touring vs. 1977 Ford Granada
To start off, 1977 Ford Granada is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW Touring would be higher. At 3,270 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 BMW Touring (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1977 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Granada weights approximately 470 kg more than 1973 BMW Touring.
Let's talk about torque, 1977 Ford Granada (197 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW Touring | 1977 Ford Granada | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | Touring | Granada |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 3270 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2800 mm |
