2009 BMW 330 vs. 1986 Ford Granada
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Granada would be higher. At 2,991 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 330 (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1986 Ford Granada. (128 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 330 weights approximately 294 kg more than 1986 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, 2009 BMW 330 (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Granada. (204 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 330 | 1986 Ford Granada | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 330 | Granada |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2991 cc | 2394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 204 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 72 mm |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1306 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 116 L |
