1995 BMW 318 vs. 1974 Ford Granada
To start off, 1995 BMW 318 is newer by 21 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 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 318 (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1974 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Granada weights approximately 125 kg more than 1995 BMW 318.
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, 1995 BMW 318 (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Granada. (197 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW 318 | 1974 Ford Granada | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 318 | Granada |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2800 mm |
