1987 BMW 318 vs. 1990 Ford Granada
To start off, 1990 Ford Granada is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 BMW 318 would be higher. At 2,933 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Granada (150 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1987 BMW 318. (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1987 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Granada weights approximately 374 kg more than 1987 BMW 318. 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, 1990 Ford Granada (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 BMW 318. (161 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 BMW 318. 1990 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 1987 BMW 318 has manual transmission. 1987 BMW 318 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 BMW 318 | 1990 Ford Granada | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 318 | Granada |
Year Released | 1987 | 1990 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2933 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2770 mm |