2007 BMW 320 vs. 1977 Ford Granada
To start off, 2007 BMW 320 is newer by 30 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 2,110 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 320 (149 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1977 Ford Granada. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 320 weights approximately 155 kg more than 1977 Ford Granada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 320 (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Granada. (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 320 | 1977 Ford Granada | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 320 | Granada |
Year Released | 2007 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2110 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 22.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 218 km/hour | 126 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 | 1430 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 65 L |