1985 BMW 325 vs. 1982 Ford Granada
To start off, 1985 BMW 325 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Granada would be higher. At 2,693 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 BMW 325 (120 HP) has 46 more horse power than 1982 Ford Granada. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1985 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 73 kg more than 1985 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, 1985 BMW 325 (230 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Granada. (119 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1985 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1985 BMW 325 | 1982 Ford Granada | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 325 | Granada |
Year Released | 1985 | 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 |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 77.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1162 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2780 mm |