2006 BMW 750 vs. 1981 Ford Granada

To start off, 2006 BMW 750 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Granada would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 750 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 294 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (68 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 750 weights approximately 580 kg more than 1981 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, 2006 BMW 750 (491 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 343 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada. 2006 BMW 750 has automatic transmission and 1981 Ford Granada has manual transmission. 1981 Ford Granada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 750 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2006 BMW 750 1981 Ford Granada
Make BMW Ford
Model 750 Granada
Year Released 2006 1981
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4799 cc 2499 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 362 HP 68 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 4200 RPM
Torque 491 Nm 148 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 93 mm 94.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88.3 mm 90 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Diesel
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 1950 kg 1370 kg
Vehicle Length 5190 mm 4780 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1810 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 3130 mm 2780 mm


 

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