1999 BMW 323 vs. 1989 Ford Granada
To start off, 1999 BMW 323 is newer by 10 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 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 BMW 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 323 (170 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1989 Ford Granada. (125 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 323 should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 323 weights approximately 165 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, 1999 BMW 323 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Granada. (174 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 BMW 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1999 BMW 323 | 1989 Ford Granada | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 323 | Granada |
Year Released | 1999 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 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 |