1998 BMW 330 vs. 1981 Ford Granada

To start off, 1998 BMW 330 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Granada would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 330 (181 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (68 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 330 weights approximately 225 kg more than 1981 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 330 (390 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.

Compare all specifications:

1998 BMW 330 1981 Ford Granada
Make BMW Ford
Model 330 Granada
Year Released 1998 1981
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2993 cc 2499 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 181 HP 68 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 4200 RPM
Torque 390 Nm 148 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84 mm 94.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88 mm 90 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 18.0:1 23.0:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Vehicle Weight 1595 kg 1370 kg
Vehicle Length 4480 mm 4780 mm
Vehicle Width 1750 mm 1810 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 2780 mm


 

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