2005 BMW 318 vs. 1980 Ford Granada
To start off, 2005 BMW 318 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Granada would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ford Granada (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2005 BMW 318. (114 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Granada weights approximately 130 kg more than 2005 BMW 318. 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, 1980 Ford Granada (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 318. (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1980 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 318 | 1980 Ford Granada | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 318 | Granada |
Year Released | 2005 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 4186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 263 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2800 mm |