1974 Ford Granada vs. 1999 BMW 730
To start off, 1999 BMW 730 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ford Granada would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 730 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1974 Ford Granada. (71 HP @ 2900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 730 weights approximately 211 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, 1999 BMW 730 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Granada. (245 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1999 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Ford Granada | 1999 BMW 730 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Granada | 730 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4092 cc | 2793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2900 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1746 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2940 mm |
