2007 BMW 323 vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 2007 BMW 323 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 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 323 (176 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 323 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 323 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1981 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 323 (230 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 323 | 1981 Ford Granada | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 323 | Granada |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2790 cc |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 68.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2780 mm |
