2007 BMW Z4 vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 2007 BMW Z4 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 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW Z4 (168 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada.
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, 1981 Ford Granada (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW Z4. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW Z4. 1981 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW Z4 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW Z4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW Z4 | 1981 Ford Granada | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | Z4 | Granada |
Year Released | 2007 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2171 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 93.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 68.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1325 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2780 mm |