2005 BMW 748 vs. 1977 Ford Granada
To start off, 2005 BMW 748 is newer by 28 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 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 748 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 748 (362 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1977 Ford Granada. (135 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 748 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 748 weights approximately 493 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, 2005 BMW 748 (500 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Granada. (216 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 748 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 748 | 1977 Ford Granada | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 748 | Granada |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 2791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 68.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1417 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2780 mm |
