2004 BMW 325 vs. 1989 Ford Granada
To start off, 2004 BMW 325 is newer by 15 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), 2004 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Granada (125 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2004 BMW 325. (116 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 325 weights approximately 65 kg more 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, 2004 BMW 325 (220 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Granada. (174 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 325 | 1989 Ford Granada | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 325 | Granada |
| Year Released | 2004 | 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 | 116 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 116 L |
