1995 BMW Z3 vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 1995 BMW Z3 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 2,292 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW Z3 (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (112 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW Z3 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 165 kg more than 1995 BMW Z3.
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 Z3 (179 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 BMW Z3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada. 1981 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 1995 BMW Z3 has manual transmission. 1995 BMW Z3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW Z3 | 1981 Ford Granada | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | Z3 | Granada |
Year Released | 1995 | 1981 |
Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1894 cc | 2292 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 60.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2780 mm |