1974 BMW 3 vs. 1974 Ford Granada
To start off, both 1974 BMW 3 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 BMW 3 (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1974 Ford Granada. (127 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Granada weights approximately 145 kg more than 1974 BMW 3.
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 Ford Granada (298 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW 3. (270 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW 3.
Compare all specifications:
1974 BMW 3 | 1974 Ford Granada | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 3 | Granada |
Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1433 kg | 1578 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2800 mm |