2009 BMW 630 vs. 1991 Ford Granada
To start off, 2009 BMW 630 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Ford Granada would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 630 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 630 (268 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1991 Ford Granada. (192 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 630 weights approximately 186 kg more than 1991 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 630 (320 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ford Granada. (275 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 630 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ford Granada. 1991 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 630 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 630 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 630 | 1991 Ford Granada | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 630 | Granada |
Year Released | 2009 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2935 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 192 HP |
Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 275 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.2 seconds | 8.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1608 kg | 1422 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2710 mm |