2007 BMW 330 vs. 1974 Ford Granada
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 is newer by 33 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 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 330 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1974 Ford Granada. (141 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Granada weights approximately 75 kg more than 2007 BMW 330.
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, 2007 BMW 330 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Granada. (347 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 330 | 1974 Ford Granada | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 330 | Granada |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 5769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 347 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2800 mm |
