2009 BMW 318 vs. 1977 Ford Granada
To start off, 2009 BMW 318 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 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Granada (160 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2009 BMW 318. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 318 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1977 Ford Granada.
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, 1977 Ford Granada (220 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 318. (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 318 | 1977 Ford Granada | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 318 | Granada |
Year Released | 2009 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 61 L |