1995 BMW 330 vs. 1974 Ford Granada
To start off, 1995 BMW 330 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 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 330 (193 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1974 Ford Granada. (71 HP @ 2900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Granada weights approximately 140 kg more than 1995 BMW 330.
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 330 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Granada. (245 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW 330 | 1974 Ford Granada | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 330 | Granada |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 4092 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2800 mm |
