1980 BMW M1 vs. 1979 Ford Granada
To start off, 1980 BMW M1 is newer by 1 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, 1980 BMW M1 (273 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1979 Ford Granada. (96 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 BMW M1 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Granada weights approximately 84 kg more than 1980 BMW M1.
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, 1980 BMW M1 (330 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Granada. (284 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1980 BMW M1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 BMW M1 | 1979 Ford Granada | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | M1 | Granada |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 4092 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 273 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 284 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2800 mm |
