2007 BMW 120 vs. 1982 Ford Granada
To start off, 2007 BMW 120 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Granada would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 120 (155 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1982 Ford Granada. (69 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Granada weights approximately 20 kg more than 2007 BMW 120.
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 120 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Granada. (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 120 | 1982 Ford Granada | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 120 | Granada |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 23.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 65 L |
