2001 BMW M vs. 1973 Ford Granada
To start off, 2001 BMW M is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Granada would be higher. At 3,169 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 BMW M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW M (320 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1973 Ford Granada. (138 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW M should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Granada weights approximately 47 kg more than 2001 BMW M.
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, 2001 BMW M (345 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Granada. (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 BMW M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Granada. 1973 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 2001 BMW M has manual transmission. 2001 BMW M will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW M | 1973 Ford Granada | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | M | Granada |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3169 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1422 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 64 L |
