1996 BMW 840 vs. 1991 Ford Granada
To start off, 1996 BMW 840 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Ford Granada would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 840 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1991 Ford Granada. (192 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 840 weights approximately 318 kg more than 1991 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 840 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ford Granada. (275 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 840 | 1991 Ford Granada | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 840 | Granada |
Year Released | 1996 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 2935 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 192 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 275 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1422 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2710 mm |