2001 BMW 730 vs. 1989 Ford Granada
To start off, 2001 BMW 730 is newer by 12 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 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 730 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1989 Ford Granada. (125 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 730 weights approximately 480 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, 2001 BMW 730 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Granada. (174 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW 730 | 1989 Ford Granada | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 730 | Granada |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 116 L |
