1973 Ford Granada vs. 2011 BMW 530
To start off, 2011 BMW 530 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Granada would be higher. Both 1973 Ford Granada and 2011 BMW 530 are equipped with a 2,993 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 530 (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1973 Ford Granada. (138 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1973 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, 2011 BMW 530 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Granada. (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Ford Granada | 2011 BMW 530 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Granada | 530 |
Year Released | 1973 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 84 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4907 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1462 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |