1986 BMW 628 vs. 1986 Ford Granada
To start off, both 1986 BMW 628 and 1986 Ford Granada were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1986 Ford Granada. (150 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 BMW 628 weights approximately 165 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, 1986 BMW 628 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Granada. (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1986 BMW 628 | 1986 Ford Granada | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 628 | Granada |
Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 2790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 68.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1305 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2770 mm |