1990 BMW M3 vs. 1985 Ford Granada
To start off, 1990 BMW M3 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Granada would be higher. At 2,467 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW M3 (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1985 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Granada weights approximately 35 kg more than 1990 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, 1990 BMW M3 (240 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Granada. (119 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1990 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1990 BMW M3 | 1985 Ford Granada | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | M3 | Granada |
Year Released | 1990 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2467 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.1 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 77.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2780 mm |