1990 BMW 316 vs. 1979 Ford Granada
To start off, 1990 BMW 316 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Granada would be higher. At 4,184 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Granada (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1990 BMW 316. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Granada weights approximately 440 kg more than 1990 BMW 316. 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, 1979 Ford Granada (262 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 316. (141 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW 316 | 1979 Ford Granada | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 316 | Granada |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 4184 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2800 mm |
