1978 BMW 320 vs. 1979 Ford Granada
To start off, 1979 Ford Granada is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 BMW 320 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Granada weights approximately 330 kg more than 1978 BMW 320.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1978 BMW 320 | 1979 Ford Granada | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 320 | Granada |
Year Released | 1978 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1699 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 641 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2780 mm |