1984 Ford Granada vs. 2010 BMW 120
To start off, 2010 BMW 120 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Granada would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 120 (168 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1984 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 120 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1984 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, 2010 BMW 120 (210 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Granada. (119 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Granada. 2010 BMW 120 has automatic transmission and 1984 Ford Granada has manual transmission. 1984 Ford Granada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 BMW 120 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Granada | 2010 BMW 120 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Granada | 120 |
Year Released | 1984 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2670 mm |