1977 Ford Granada vs. 2012 BMW 520
To start off, 2012 BMW 520 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Granada would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 520 (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1977 Ford Granada. (160 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 520 weights approximately 278 kg more than 1977 Ford Granada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 BMW 520 (380 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Granada. (220 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Granada. 2012 BMW 520 has automatic transmission and 1977 Ford Granada has manual transmission. 1977 Ford Granada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 520 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford Granada | 2012 BMW 520 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Granada | 520 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1417 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |
