1992 BMW 545 vs. 1978 Ford Granada
To start off, 1992 BMW 545 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Granada would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 545 weights approximately 485 kg more than 1978 Ford Granada.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 545 | 1978 Ford Granada | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 545 | Granada |
Year Released | 1992 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1699 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |