2009 BMW 135 vs. 1977 Ford Granada
To start off, 2009 BMW 135 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Granada would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 135 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1977 Ford Granada. (135 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Granada weights approximately 32 kg more than 2009 BMW 135.
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, 2009 BMW 135 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Granada. (216 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 135 | 1977 Ford Granada | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 135 | Granada |
Year Released | 2009 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 68.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1417 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 65 L |