1986 BMW Z1 vs. 1982 Ford Granada
To start off, 1986 BMW Z1 is newer by 4 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 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW Z1 (171 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1982 Ford Granada. (69 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW Z1 should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Granada weights approximately 372 kg more than 1986 BMW Z1.
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, 1986 BMW Z1 (222 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Granada. (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1986 BMW Z1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1986 BMW Z1 | 1982 Ford Granada | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | Z1 | Granada |
Year Released | 1986 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 69 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 23.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 224 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 998 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 65 L |