2005 BMW 545 vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 2005 BMW 545 is newer by 24 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 4,390 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 545 (326 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 545 weights approximately 340 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, 2005 BMW 545 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 545 | 1981 Ford Granada | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 545 | Granada |
Year Released | 2005 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4390 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 326 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 93.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 68.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 1325 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2780 mm |