1992 Ford Granada vs. 1998 BMW 730
To start off, 1998 BMW 730 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ford Granada would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 730 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1992 Ford Granada. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 730 weights approximately 460 kg more than 1992 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, 1998 BMW 730 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Granada. (153 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Granada. 1998 BMW 730 has automatic transmission and 1992 Ford Granada has manual transmission. 1992 Ford Granada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ford Granada | 1998 BMW 730 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Granada | 730 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2793 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1745 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2940 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 90 L |