1963 BMW 1800 vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 BMW 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 BMW 1800 would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 BMW 1800 (90 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (68 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 BMW 1800 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 270 kg more than 1963 BMW 1800.
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, 1981 Ford Granada (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 BMW 1800. (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 BMW 1800.
Compare all specifications:
1963 BMW 1800 | 1981 Ford Granada | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 1800 | Granada |
Year Released | 1963 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1766 cc | 2499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 23.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2780 mm |