1974 BMW Touring vs. 1977 Ford Granada
To start off, 1977 Ford Granada is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 BMW Touring would be higher. At 2,110 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 BMW Touring (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1977 Ford Granada. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 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 245 kg more than 1974 BMW Touring.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Granada. (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1974 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 1977 Ford Granada | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | Touring | Granada |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 2110 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 22.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2780 mm |
