1988 BMW 524 vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 1988 BMW 524 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Granada would be higher. At 2,493 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 524 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 524 (113 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 524 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 524 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1981 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, 1988 BMW 524 (210 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (151 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 524 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada. 1981 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 1988 BMW 524 has manual transmission. 1988 BMW 524 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 524 | 1981 Ford Granada | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 524 | Granada |
Year Released | 1988 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2493 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 60.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2780 mm |