1987 BMW 750 vs. 1977 Ford Granada
To start off, 1987 BMW 750 is newer by 10 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 4,986 cc (12 cylinders), 1987 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW 750 weights approximately 695 kg more than 1977 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. 1987 BMW 750 has automatic transmission and 1977 Ford Granada has manual transmission. 1977 Ford Granada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 BMW 750 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 BMW 750 | 1977 Ford Granada | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 750 | Granada |
Year Released | 1987 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4986 cc | 1699 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2780 mm |