1978 Ford Granada vs. 2007 BMW 325
To start off, 2007 BMW 325 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Granada would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1978 Ford Granada. (96 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 325 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1978 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 Ford Granada (284 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 325. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Granada | 2007 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Granada | 325 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4092 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2770 mm |
