2004 BMW 116 vs. 1972 Ford Granada
To start off, 2004 BMW 116 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Granada would be higher. At 2,551 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Granada (125 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2004 BMW 116. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 116 weights approximately 19 kg more than 1972 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. Let's talk about torque, 1972 Ford Granada (201 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 116. (153 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 116 | 1972 Ford Granada | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 116 | Granada |
Year Released | 2004 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2551 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 201 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 66.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1261 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |