1994 BMW 740 vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 1994 BMW 740 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Granada would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 740 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (68 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 740 weights approximately 322 kg more than 1981 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, 1994 BMW 740 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 740 | 1981 Ford Granada | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 740 | Granada |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 94.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2780 mm |
