1976 BMW 628 vs. 1989 Ford Granada
To start off, 1989 Ford Granada is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 BMW 628. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 BMW 628 would be higher. At 2,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 BMW 628 (185 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1989 Ford Granada. (125 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1989 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, 1976 BMW 628 (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Granada. (174 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1976 BMW 628 | 1989 Ford Granada | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 628 | Granada |
Year Released | 1976 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2997 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 116 L |