2001 BMW 318 vs. 1986 Ford Granada
To start off, 2001 BMW 318 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Granada would be higher. Both 2001 BMW 318 and 1986 Ford Granada are equipped with a 1,993 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 318 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1986 Ford Granada. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 318 weights approximately 127 kg more than 1986 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, 2001 BMW 318 (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Granada. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW 318 | 1986 Ford Granada | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 318 | Granada |
Year Released | 2001 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 183 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1268 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |