1988 BMW M3 vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 1988 BMW M3 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Granada would be higher. At 2,302 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW M3 (192 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (112 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW M3 weights approximately 21 kg more than 1981 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, 1988 BMW M3 (230 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW M3 | 1981 Ford Granada | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | M3 | Granada |
Year Released | 1988 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2302 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 192 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 60.1 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1296 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2780 mm |