2002 BMW 320 vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 2002 BMW 320 is newer by 21 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 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 320 (142 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (68 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 70 kg more than 2002 BMW 320.
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, 2002 BMW 320 (210 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 BMW 320 | 1981 Ford Granada | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 320 | Granada |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 94.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 23.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2780 mm |
