2011 BMW 335 vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 2011 BMW 335 is newer by 30 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (112 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 335 weights approximately 530 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, 2011 BMW 335 (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada. 1981 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 2011 BMW 335 has manual transmission. 2011 BMW 335 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2011 BMW 335 | 1981 Ford Granada | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 335 | Granada |
Year Released | 2011 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 406 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1783 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1384 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2761 mm | 2780 mm |