2009 BMW 118 vs. 1979 Ford Granada
To start off, 2009 BMW 118 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Granada would be higher. At 4,184 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 118 (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1979 Ford Granada. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Granada weights approximately 135 kg more than 2009 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, 1979 Ford Granada (262 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 118 | 1979 Ford Granada | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 118 | Granada |
Year Released | 2009 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4184 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 262 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2800 mm |