2008 BMW X5 vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 2008 BMW X5 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 4,398 cc, 2008 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW X5 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (112 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW X5 weights approximately 916 kg more than 1981 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 X5 (440 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW X5 | 1981 Ford Granada | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | X5 | Granada |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2294 cc |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 60.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2191 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2780 mm |
