1998 BMW V12 vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 1998 BMW V12 is newer by 17 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 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 BMW V12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW V12 (570 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 458 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (112 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW V12 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW V12 weights approximately 339 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, 1998 BMW V12 (909 Nm) has 732 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (177 Nm). This means 1998 BMW V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada. 1998 BMW V12 has automatic transmission and 1981 Ford Granada has manual transmission. 1981 Ford Granada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 BMW V12 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW V12 | 1981 Ford Granada | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | V12 | Granada |
Year Released | 1998 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 6000 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 570 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 909 Nm | 177 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1614 kg | 1275 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2780 mm |