1987 BMW 320 vs. 1983 Ford Granada
To start off, 1987 BMW 320 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Ford Granada would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW 320 (189 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1983 Ford Granada. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Granada weights approximately 82 kg more than 1987 BMW 320.
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, 1987 BMW 320 (210 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford Granada. (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1987 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford Granada. 1983 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 1987 BMW 320 has manual transmission. 1987 BMW 320 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 BMW 320 | 1983 Ford Granada | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 320 | Granada |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1218 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2780 mm |
