2007 BMW 320 vs. 1992 Ford Granada
To start off, 2007 BMW 320 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ford Granada would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 320 (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1992 Ford Granada. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 320 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1992 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, 2007 BMW 320 (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Granada. (167 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 320 | 1992 Ford Granada | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 320 | Granada |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 219 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
