2008 BMW 118 vs. 1992 Ford Granada
To start off, 2008 BMW 118 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ford Granada would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 118 (141 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1992 Ford Granada. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 118 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1992 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, 2008 BMW 118 (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Granada. (167 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 118 | 1992 Ford Granada | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 118 | Granada |
Year Released | 2008 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 70 L |