1992 BMW 316 vs. 1989 Ford Granada
To start off, 1992 BMW 316 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Granada would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Granada (125 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1992 BMW 316. (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 316 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1989 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, 1989 Ford Granada (174 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 316. (150 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 316 | 1989 Ford Granada | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 316 | Granada |
Year Released | 1992 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 116 L |