2005 BMW 320 vs. 1991 Ford Granada
To start off, 2005 BMW 320 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Ford Granada would be higher. At 2,935 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Granada (192 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2005 BMW 320. (149 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 320 weights approximately 158 kg more than 1991 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, 2005 BMW 320 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ford Granada. (275 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 320 | 1991 Ford Granada | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 320 | Granada |
Year Released | 2005 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2935 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 192 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 275 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Top Speed | 216 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.2 seconds | 8.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1422 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2710 mm |