1986 Ford Granada vs. 2010 BMW 123
To start off, 2010 BMW 123 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Granada would be higher. At 2,394 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 123 (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1986 Ford Granada. (128 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 123 should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 123 weights approximately 179 kg more than 1986 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 123 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Granada. (204 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 123 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ford Granada | 2010 BMW 123 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Granada | 123 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2394 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1306 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 116 L | 51 L |
