1997 BMW M3 vs. 1984 Ford Granada
To start off, 1997 BMW M3 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Granada would be higher. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 BMW M3 (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1984 Ford Granada. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1984 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, 1997 BMW M3 (236 Nm) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Granada. (151 Nm). This means 1997 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Granada. 1984 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 1997 BMW M3 has manual transmission. 1997 BMW M3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 BMW M3 | 1984 Ford Granada | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | M3 | Granada |
Year Released | 1997 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3201 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 151 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2780 mm |