2001 BMW 318 vs. 1980 Ford Granada
To start off, 2001 BMW 318 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Granada would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ford Granada (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2001 BMW 318. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Granada weights approximately 220 kg more than 2001 BMW 318. 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, 1980 Ford Granada (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 318. (167 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1980 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW 318 | 1980 Ford Granada | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 318 | Granada |
Year Released | 2001 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 4186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 263 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2800 mm |