1992 BMW 318 vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 1992 BMW 318 is newer by 11 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 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 318 (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (68 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 35 kg more than 1992 BMW 318.
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, 1992 BMW 318 (180 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 318 | 1981 Ford Granada | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 318 | Granada |
Year Released | 1992 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1895 cc | 2499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 94.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2780 mm |