1985 BMW M6 vs. 1975 Ford Granada
To start off, 1985 BMW M6 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Granada would be higher. At 3,451 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 BMW M6 (282 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1975 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 BMW M6 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1975 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, 1985 BMW M6 (334 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Granada. (197 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1985 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1985 BMW M6 | 1975 Ford Granada | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | M6 | Granada |
Year Released | 1985 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3451 cc | 3272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 334 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 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 |