1982 BMW 325 vs. 1982 Ford Granada
To start off, both 1982 BMW 325 and 1982 Ford Granada were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,693 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 BMW 325 (120 HP) has 46 more horse power than 1982 Ford Granada. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1982 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Granada weights approximately 95 kg more than 1982 BMW 325.
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, 1982 BMW 325 (230 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Granada. (119 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1982 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 BMW 325 | 1982 Ford Granada | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 325 | Granada |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2693 cc | 1591 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2780 mm |
