2008 BMW 320 vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 2008 BMW 320 is newer by 27 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, both vehicles can yield 148 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 30 kg more than 2008 BMW 320.
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 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 320. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 320 | 1981 Ford Granada | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 320 | Granada |
Year Released | 2008 | 1981 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 68.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2780 mm |