2009 BMW 335 vs. 1978 Ford Granada
To start off, 2009 BMW 335 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Granada would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 335 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1978 Ford Granada. (96 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Granada weights approximately 180 kg more than 2009 BMW 335.
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 335 (400 Nm @ 400 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Granada. (284 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 335 | 1978 Ford Granada | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 335 | Granada |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4092 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 284 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 400 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2800 mm |
