1959 BMW 507 vs. 1982 Ford Granada
To start off, 1982 Ford Granada is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 507. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 507 would be higher. At 3,169 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 BMW 507 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 BMW 507 (148 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1982 Ford Granada. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 BMW 507 should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Granada weights approximately 50 kg more than 1959 BMW 507.
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, 1959 BMW 507 (220 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Granada. (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1959 BMW 507 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1959 BMW 507 | 1982 Ford Granada | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 507 | Granada |
Year Released | 1959 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3169 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2780 mm |