1996 BMW 725 vs. 1978 Ford Granada
To start off, 1996 BMW 725 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Granada would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 725 (141 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1978 Ford Granada. (96 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 725 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 725 weights approximately 285 kg more than 1978 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, 1978 Ford Granada (284 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 725. (280 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 725.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 725 | 1978 Ford Granada | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 725 | Granada |
Year Released | 1996 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 4092 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 284 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2800 mm |