2008 BMW 330 vs. 1992 Ford Granada
To start off, 2008 BMW 330 is newer by 16 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 330 (260 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1992 Ford Granada. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 330 weights approximately 240 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, 2008 BMW 330 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Granada. (153 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 330 | 1992 Ford Granada | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 330 | Granada |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 61 L |
