2007 BMW 118 vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 2007 BMW 118 is newer by 26 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 2,292 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 118 (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (112 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 110 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, 2007 BMW 118 (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 118 | 1981 Ford Granada | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 118 | Granada |
Year Released | 2007 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2292 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 60.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2780 mm |