2000 BMW 318 vs. 1976 Ford Granada
To start off, 2000 BMW 318 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Granada would be higher. At 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW 318 (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1976 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Granada weights approximately 105 kg more than 2000 BMW 318.
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, 1976 Ford Granada (197 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 318. (180 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 318 | 1976 Ford Granada | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 318 | Granada |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1895 cc | 3272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2800 mm |
