1995 BMW CLS vs. 1977 Ford Granada
To start off, 1995 BMW CLS is newer by 18 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 3,001 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW CLS (350 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1977 Ford Granada. (135 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW CLS should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Granada.
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 CLS (260 Nm) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Granada. (216 Nm). This means 1995 BMW CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Granada. 1977 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 1995 BMW CLS has manual transmission. 1995 BMW CLS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW CLS | 1977 Ford Granada | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | CLS | Granada |
Year Released | 1995 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3001 cc | 2791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 216 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2780 mm |