2007 BMW 118 vs. 1972 Ford Granada
To start off, 2007 BMW 118 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Granada would be higher. At 2,551 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 118 (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1972 Ford Granada. (125 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Granada weights approximately 11 kg more than 2007 BMW 118.
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, 1972 Ford Granada (201 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 118 | 1972 Ford Granada | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 118 | Granada |
Year Released | 2007 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2551 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 201 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 90.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 66.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1261 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |