1989 BMW 850 vs. 1974 Ford Granada
To start off, 1989 BMW 850 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ford Granada would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 BMW 850 (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1974 Ford Granada. (141 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Granada weights approximately 360 kg more than 1989 BMW 850.
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, 1989 BMW 850 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Granada. (347 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1989 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1989 BMW 850 | 1974 Ford Granada | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 850 | Granada |
Year Released | 1989 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4988 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 347 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2800 mm |