1996 BMW 332 vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 1996 BMW 332 is newer by 15 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 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW 332 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 332 (323 HP) has 249 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 332 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 332 weights approximately 325 kg more than 1981 Ford Granada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1996 BMW 332 (350 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (119 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 332 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 332 | 1981 Ford Granada | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 332 | Granada |
Year Released | 1996 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3201 cc | 1591 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 323 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 350 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 77.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2780 mm |