2006 BMW 730 vs. 1985 Ford Granada
To start off, 2006 BMW 730 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Granada would be higher. At 2,991 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 730 (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1985 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 730 weights approximately 740 kg more than 1985 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, 2006 BMW 730 (520 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 401 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Granada. (119 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 730 | 1985 Ford Granada | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 730 | Granada |
Year Released | 2006 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2991 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 520 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2780 mm |