2007 BMW 116 vs. 1983 Ford Granada
To start off, 2007 BMW 116 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Ford Granada would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 116 (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1983 Ford Granada. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 116 should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Granada weights approximately 20 kg more than 2007 BMW 116.
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, 1983 Ford Granada (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 116. (150 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 116. 1983 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 116 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 116 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 116 | 1983 Ford Granada | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 116 | Granada |
Year Released | 2007 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2780 mm |