1990 BMW 518 vs. 1972 Ford Granada
To start off, 1990 BMW 518 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Granada would be higher. At 2,551 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Granada (125 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1990 BMW 518. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 518. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Granada weights approximately 101 kg more than 1990 BMW 518. 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, 1972 Ford Granada (201 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 518. (161 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 518.
Compare all specifications:
1990 BMW 518 | 1972 Ford Granada | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 518 | Granada |
Year Released | 1990 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1766 cc | 2551 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 201 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 66.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1261 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 64 L |