1995 BMW CLS vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 1995 BMW CLS is newer by 14 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 3,001 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW CLS (350 HP) has 276 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW CLS should accelerate faster than 1981 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. Let's talk about torque, 1995 BMW CLS (260 Nm) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (119 Nm). This means 1995 BMW CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW CLS | 1981 Ford Granada | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | CLS | Granada |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3001 cc | 1591 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2780 mm |
