1981 BMW 520 vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, both 1981 BMW 520 and 1981 Ford Granada were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 BMW 520 (123 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (68 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 150 kg more than 1981 BMW 520.
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, 1981 BMW 520 (170 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1981 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1981 BMW 520 | 1981 Ford Granada | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 520 | Granada |
Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 94.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 23.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2780 mm |