2008 BMW 335 vs. 1983 Ford Granada
To start off, 2008 BMW 335 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Ford Granada would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1983 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 335 weights approximately 365 kg more than 1983 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 335 (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford Granada. (119 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 335 | 1983 Ford Granada | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 335 | Granada |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2780 mm |
