2001 BMW M vs. 1979 Ford Granada
To start off, 2001 BMW M is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Granada would be higher. At 4,184 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW M (320 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1979 Ford Granada. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW M should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Granada weights approximately 145 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 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Granada. (262 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 BMW M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW M | 1979 Ford Granada | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | M | Granada |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3169 cc | 4184 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2800 mm |
