1988 BMW M3 vs. 1977 Ford Granada
To start off, 1988 BMW M3 is newer by 11 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 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW M3 (221 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1977 Ford Granada. (160 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Granada weights approximately 217 kg more than 1988 BMW M3.
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, 1988 BMW M3 (245 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Granada. (220 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1988 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW M3 | 1977 Ford Granada | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | M3 | Granada |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2303 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 68.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1417 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |
