1978 BMW B7 vs. 1973 Ford Granada
To start off, 1978 BMW B7 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Granada would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 BMW B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 BMW B7 weights approximately 78 kg more than 1973 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 BMW B7 (627 Nm) has 391 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Granada. (236 Nm). This means 1978 BMW B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Granada. 1973 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 1978 BMW B7 has manual transmission. 1978 BMW B7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 BMW B7 | 1973 Ford Granada | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | B7 | Granada |
Year Released | 1978 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 627 Nm | 236 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1422 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |