1996 BMW 535 vs. 1989 Ford Granada
To start off, 1996 BMW 535 is newer by 7 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 3,498 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 535 (235 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1989 Ford Granada. (125 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 535 weights approximately 345 kg more than 1989 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, 1996 BMW 535 (320 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Granada. (174 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 535 | 1989 Ford Granada | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 535 | Granada |
Year Released | 1996 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 116 L |