1976 BMW 633 vs. 1986 Ford Granada
To start off, 1986 Ford Granada is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 BMW 633. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 BMW 633 would be higher. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 BMW 633 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 BMW 633 (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1986 Ford Granada. (128 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 BMW 633 should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 BMW 633 weights approximately 164 kg more than 1986 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, 1976 BMW 633 (285 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Granada. (204 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 BMW 633 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1976 BMW 633 | 1986 Ford Granada | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 633 | Granada |
Year Released | 1976 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3210 cc | 2394 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 204 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1306 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 116 L |