1955 BMW 502 vs. 1979 Ford Granada

To start off, 1979 Ford Granada is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 BMW 502. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 BMW 502 would be higher. At 2,580 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 BMW 502 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 BMW 502 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1979 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.

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1955 BMW 502 1979 Ford Granada
Make BMW Ford
Model 502 Granada
Year Released 1955 1979
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2580 cc 1699 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 100 HP 0 HP
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1410 kg 1170 kg
Vehicle Length 4740 mm 4630 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1540 mm 1390 mm
Wheelbase Size 2840 mm 2780 mm