1992 BMW 520 vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 1992 BMW 520 is newer by 11 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 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 520 (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (112 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 520 weights approximately 213 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, 1992 BMW 520 (190 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 520 | 1981 Ford Granada | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 520 | Granada |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 60.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
