1979 Ford Granada vs. 2010 BMW 120
To start off, 2010 BMW 120 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Granada would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 120 (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1979 Ford Granada. (96 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Granada weights approximately 174 kg more than 2010 BMW 120.
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, 2010 BMW 120 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Granada. (284 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Granada | 2010 BMW 120 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Granada | 120 |
Year Released | 1979 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4092 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 284 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1326 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2670 mm |