1991 BMW 730 vs. 1985 Ford Granada
To start off, 1991 BMW 730 is newer by 6 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 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 BMW 730 (185 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1985 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 BMW 730 weights approximately 365 kg more than 1985 Ford Granada. 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, 1991 BMW 730 (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Granada. (119 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1991 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1991 BMW 730 | 1985 Ford Granada | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 730 | Granada |
Year Released | 1991 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 77.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2780 mm |