1976 BMW 630 vs. 1991 Ford Granada
To start off, 1991 Ford Granada is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 BMW 630. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 BMW 630 would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 BMW 630 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Granada (192 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1976 BMW 630. (182 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1976 BMW 630. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 BMW 630 weights approximately 29 kg more than 1991 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, 1991 Ford Granada (275 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 BMW 630. (255 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 BMW 630. 1991 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 1976 BMW 630 has manual transmission. 1976 BMW 630 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 BMW 630 | 1991 Ford Granada | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 630 | Granada |
Year Released | 1976 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 2935 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 192 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 275 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1451 kg | 1422 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2710 mm |