1952 BMW 501 vs. 1982 Ford Granada
To start off, 1982 Ford Granada is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 BMW 501. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 BMW 501 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 BMW 501 (72 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1982 Ford Granada. (69 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 BMW 501 should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Granada weights approximately 85 kg more than 1952 BMW 501.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1952 BMW 501 | 1982 Ford Granada | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 501 | Granada |
Year Released | 1952 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 69 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 23.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2780 mm |