1986 BMW M3 vs. 1986 Ford Granada
To start off, both 1986 BMW M3 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 2,932 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW M3 (197 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1986 Ford Granada. (150 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Granada weights approximately 170 kg more than 1986 BMW M3.
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 M3 (240 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Granada. (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Granada. 1986 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 1986 BMW M3 has manual transmission. 1986 BMW M3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1986 BMW M3 | 1986 Ford Granada | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | M3 | Granada |
Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2302 cc | 2932 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 198 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2770 mm |