1998 BMW 328 vs. 1992 Ford Granada
To start off, 1998 BMW 328 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 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 328 (191 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1992 Ford Granada. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 328 weights approximately 310 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 328 (280 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Granada. (167 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 328 | 1992 Ford Granada | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 328 | Granada |
Year Released | 1998 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2793 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 191 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Top Speed | 237 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 70 L |