1984 BMW M6 vs. 1978 Ford Granada
To start off, 1984 BMW M6 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Granada would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 BMW M6 (282 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1978 Ford Granada. (96 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 BMW M6 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1978 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, 1984 BMW M6 (335 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Granada. (284 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1984 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 BMW M6 | 1978 Ford Granada | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | M6 | Granada |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 4092 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 335 Nm | 284 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2800 mm |
