2009 BMW 550 vs. 1989 Ford Granada
To start off, 2009 BMW 550 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Granada would be higher. At 4,799 cc, 2009 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 550 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 1989 Ford Granada. (125 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Granada.
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 550 (491 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Granada. (174 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 550 | 1989 Ford Granada | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 550 | Granada |
Year Released | 2009 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 1998 cc |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 491 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 86 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 116 L |