1978 BMW M1 vs. 1989 Ford Granada
To start off, 1989 Ford Granada is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 BMW M1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 BMW M1 would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 BMW M1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 BMW M1 (273 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1989 Ford Granada. (125 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 BMW M1 should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 BMW M1 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1989 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, 1978 BMW M1 (330 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Granada. (174 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 BMW M1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1978 BMW M1 | 1989 Ford Granada | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | M1 | Granada |
Year Released | 1978 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3453 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 273 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 116 L | 116 L |