1975 BMW Coupe vs. 1978 Ford Granada
To start off, 1978 Ford Granada is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 BMW Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 BMW Coupe would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 BMW Coupe (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1978 Ford Granada. (96 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 BMW Coupe should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Granada.
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, 1978 Ford Granada (284 Nm) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW Coupe. (251 Nm). This means 1978 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 BMW Coupe | 1978 Ford Granada | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | Coupe | Granada |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3001 cc | 4092 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 284 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2800 mm |
