2003 BMW 318 vs. 1982 Ford Granada
To start off, 2003 BMW 318 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Granada would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 318 (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1982 Ford Granada. (69 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Granada weights approximately 70 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 BMW 318 (167 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Granada. (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 318 | 1982 Ford Granada | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 318 | Granada |
Year Released | 2003 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 69 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 23.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 65 L |