1987 BMW 324 vs. 1992 Ford Granada
To start off, 1992 Ford Granada is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 BMW 324. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 BMW 324 would be higher. At 2,443 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 BMW 324 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW 324 (113 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1992 Ford Granada. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW 324 should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Granada weights approximately 25 kg more than 1987 BMW 324.
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 324 (214 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Granada. (153 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 BMW 324 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 BMW 324 | 1992 Ford Granada | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 324 | Granada |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 90.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 61 L |
