1978 BMW M1 vs. 1977 Ford Granada
To start off, 1978 BMW M1 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Granada would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 BMW M1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 BMW M1 (273 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1977 Ford Granada. (135 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 BMW M1 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Granada weights approximately 117 kg more than 1978 BMW M1.
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 M1 (330 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Granada. (216 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 BMW M1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Granada. 1977 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 1978 BMW M1 has manual transmission. 1978 BMW M1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 BMW M1 | 1977 Ford Granada | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | M1 | Granada |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 2791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 273 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 68.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1417 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 116 L | 65 L |
