2006 BMW M3 vs. 1974 Ford Granada
To start off, 2006 BMW M3 is newer by 32 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 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW M3 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 1974 Ford Granada. (71 HP @ 2900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW M3 weights approximately 120 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, 2006 BMW M3 (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Granada. (245 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2006 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW M3 | 1974 Ford Granada | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | M3 | Granada |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3244 cc | 4092 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2800 mm |
