1986 BMW 325 vs. 1980 Ford Granada
To start off, 1986 BMW 325 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Granada would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW 325 (171 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1980 Ford Granada. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Granada weights approximately 265 kg more than 1986 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, 1980 Ford Granada (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 BMW 325. (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 BMW 325 | 1980 Ford Granada | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 325 | Granada |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2493 cc | 4186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 263 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2800 mm |
