2006 BMW 323 vs. 1984 Ford Granada
To start off, 2006 BMW 323 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Granada would be higher. At 2,497 cc, 2006 BMW 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 323 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1984 Ford Granada. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 323 should accelerate faster than 1984 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, 2006 BMW 323 (230 Nm) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Granada. (151 Nm). This means 2006 BMW 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 323 | 1984 Ford Granada | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 323 | Granada |
Year Released | 2006 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1993 cc |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 151 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |