1974 Ford Granada vs. 2011 BMW 120
To start off, 2011 BMW 120 is newer by 37 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 120 (155 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1974 Ford Granada. (127 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Granada weights approximately 193 kg more than 2011 BMW 120.
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 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Ford Granada | 2011 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Granada | 120 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1578 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2670 mm |
