2004 BMW 630 vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 2004 BMW 630 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Granada would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 BMW 630 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 630 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 630 weights approximately 325 kg more than 1981 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, 2004 BMW 630 (305 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 630 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 630 | 1981 Ford Granada | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 630 | Granada |
Year Released | 2004 | 1981 |
Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2548 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 23.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |