1998 BMW Pickster vs. 1989 Ford Granada
To start off, 1998 BMW Pickster 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 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW Pickster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW Pickster (317 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1989 Ford Granada. (125 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW Pickster should accelerate faster than 1989 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, 1998 BMW Pickster (345 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Granada. (174 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 BMW Pickster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW Pickster | 1989 Ford Granada | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | Pickster | Granada |
Year Released | 1998 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3201 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 345 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |