2002 BMW 330 vs. 1974 Ford Granada

To start off, 2002 BMW 330 is newer by 28 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 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 330 (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1974 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 330 weights approximately 115 kg more than 1974 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, 2002 BMW 330 (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Granada. (197 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Granada.

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