2004 BMW 116 vs. 1975 Ford Granada
To start off, 2004 BMW 116 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Granada would be higher. At 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 116 (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1975 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 116 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Granada weights approximately 220 kg more than 2004 BMW 116.
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, 1975 Ford Granada (197 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 116. (153 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1975 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 | 1975 Ford Granada | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 116 | Granada |
Year Released | 2004 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 3272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2800 mm |