1974 BMW 2.8 vs. 1974 Ford Granada
To start off, both 1974 BMW 2.8 and 1974 Ford Granada were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 BMW 2.8 (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1974 Ford Granada. (71 HP @ 2900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 BMW 2.8 should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 BMW 2.8 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1974 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, 1974 BMW 2.8 (295 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Granada. (245 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1974 BMW 2.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW 2.8 | 1974 Ford Granada | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 2.8 | Granada |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3293 cc | 4092 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Torque | 295 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2800 mm |
