2005 BMW Z4 vs. 1979 Ford Granada
To start off, 2005 BMW Z4 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Granada would be higher. At 4,184 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW Z4 (168 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1979 Ford Granada. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Granada weights approximately 195 kg more than 2005 BMW Z4.
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, 1979 Ford Granada (262 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW Z4. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW Z4 | 1979 Ford Granada | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | Z4 | Granada |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2171 cc | 4184 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2800 mm |
