1991 BMW 325 vs. 1986 Ford Granada
To start off, 1991 BMW 325 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Granada would be higher. At 2,443 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ford Granada (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1991 BMW 325. (113 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1991 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 BMW 325 weights approximately 166 kg more than 1986 Ford Granada.
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, 1991 BMW 325 (220 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Granada. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1991 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1991 BMW 325 | 1986 Ford Granada | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 325 | Granada |
Year Released | 1991 | 1986 |
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 | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1434 kg | 1268 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |