2008 BMW 118 vs. 1990 Ford Granada
To start off, 2008 BMW 118 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Granada would be higher. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 118 (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1990 Ford Granada. (92 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Granada weights approximately 160 kg more than 2008 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, 1990 Ford Granada (204 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 118 | 1990 Ford Granada | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 118 | Granada |
Year Released | 2008 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 92 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4150 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 204 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 21.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2770 mm |