2006 BMW 320 vs. 1977 Ford Granada
To start off, 2006 BMW 320 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Granada would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Granada (160 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2006 BMW 320. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 320 weights approximately 213 kg more than 1977 Ford Granada.
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, 2006 BMW 320 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Granada. (220 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 320 | 1977 Ford Granada | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 320 | Granada |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1417 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 65 L |
