1959 BMW 503 vs. 1986 Ford Granada
To start off, 1986 Ford Granada is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 503. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 503 would be higher. At 3,168 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 BMW 503 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ford Granada (150 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1959 BMW 503. (139 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 503. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 BMW 503 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1986 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, 1986 Ford Granada (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 503. (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 503.
Compare all specifications:
1959 BMW 503 | 1986 Ford Granada | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 503 | Granada |
Year Released | 1959 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3168 cc | 2932 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 72 mm |
Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 198 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |