1998 BMW 320 vs. 1989 Ford Granada
To start off, 1998 BMW 320 is newer by 9 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, 1998 BMW 320 (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1989 Ford Granada. (125 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 320 weights approximately 211 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, 1998 BMW 320 (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Granada. (174 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Granada. 1998 BMW 320 has automatic transmission and 1989 Ford Granada has manual transmission. 1989 Ford Granada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 BMW 320 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 320 | 1989 Ford Granada | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 320 | Granada |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1951 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 116 L |
