2007 BMW 330 vs. 1984 Ford Granada
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 is newer by 23 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 330 (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1984 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 330 weights approximately 365 kg more than 1984 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 330 (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 381 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Granada. (119 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 330 | 1984 Ford Granada | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 330 | Granada |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 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 | 500 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2780 mm |
