1974 BMW 518 vs. 1975 Ford Granada
To start off, 1975 Ford Granada is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 BMW 518. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 BMW 518 would be higher. At 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 BMW 518 (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1975 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 BMW 518 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Granada weights approximately 260 kg more than 1974 BMW 518.
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, 1975 Ford Granada (197 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW 518. (146 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW 518.
Compare all specifications:
1974 BMW 518 | 1975 Ford Granada | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 518 | Granada |
Year Released | 1974 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1766 cc | 3272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2800 mm |