1990 BMW 518 vs. 1975 Ford Granada
To start off, 1990 BMW 518 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Granada would be higher. At 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW 518 (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1975 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW 518 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Granada weights approximately 140 kg more than 1990 BMW 518.
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, 1975 Ford Granada (197 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 518. (161 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1975 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 | 1975 Ford Granada | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 518 | Granada |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 3272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2800 mm |
