2002 BMW 735 vs. 1977 Ford Granada
To start off, 2002 BMW 735 is newer by 25 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 3,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 BMW 735 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 735 (268 HP) has 206 more horse power than 1977 Ford Granada. (62 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 735 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 735 weights approximately 660 kg more than 1977 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 735 (360 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Granada. (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 735 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Granada. 2002 BMW 735 has automatic transmission and 1977 Ford Granada has manual transmission. 1977 Ford Granada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 BMW 735 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 735 | 1977 Ford Granada | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 735 | Granada |
Year Released | 2002 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2110 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 62 HP |
Torque | 360 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2780 mm |