1980 BMW M5 vs. 1982 Ford Granada
To start off, 1982 Ford Granada is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 BMW M5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 BMW M5 would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 BMW M5 (218 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1982 Ford Granada. (69 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 BMW M5 weights approximately 21 kg more than 1982 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, 1980 BMW M5 (304 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Granada. (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1980 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 BMW M5 | 1982 Ford Granada | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | M5 | Granada |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 218 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 23.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 228 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1391 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |
