2003 BMW 645 vs. 1979 Ford Granada
To start off, 2003 BMW 645 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Granada would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 BMW 645 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 645 weights approximately 533 kg more than 1979 Ford Granada.
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. 2003 BMW 645 has automatic transmission and 1979 Ford Granada has manual transmission. 1979 Ford Granada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 BMW 645 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 BMW 645 | 1979 Ford Granada | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 645 | Granada |
Year Released | 2003 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1699 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1698 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2780 mm |