2005 BMW 320 vs. 1986 Ford Granada
To start off, 2005 BMW 320 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Granada would be higher. At 2,394 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 320 (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1986 Ford Granada. (128 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 320 weights approximately 184 kg more than 1986 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, 2005 BMW 320 (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Granada. (204 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 320 | 1986 Ford Granada | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 320 | Granada |
Year Released | 2005 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2394 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 204 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Top Speed | 216 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1306 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 116 L |