2002 BMW 330 vs. 1978 Ford Granada
To start off, 2002 BMW 330 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Granada would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 330 (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1978 Ford Granada. (96 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 330 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1978 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, 2002 BMW 330 (421 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Granada. (284 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 330 | 1978 Ford Granada | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 330 | Granada |
Year Released | 2002 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 4092 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 421 Nm | 284 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2800 mm |