1977 Ford Granada vs. 2011 BMW 118
To start off, 2011 BMW 118 is newer by 34 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 2,110 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 118 (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1977 Ford Granada. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 118 weights approximately 110 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, 2011 BMW 118 (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Granada. (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford Granada | 2011 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Granada | 118 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2110 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 51 L |
