1988 BMW 524 vs. 1991 Ford Granada
To start off, 1991 Ford Granada is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 BMW 524. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 BMW 524 would be higher. At 2,935 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Granada (192 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1988 BMW 524. (113 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 524. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Granada weights approximately 67 kg more than 1988 BMW 524. 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, 1991 Ford Granada (275 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 524. (210 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 524. 1991 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. 1991 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 524 | 1991 Ford Granada | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 524 | Granada |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2493 cc | 2935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1422 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2710 mm |
