1992 BMW 530 vs. 1977 Ford Granada
To start off, 1992 BMW 530 is newer by 15 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 3,270 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 530 (215 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1977 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 530 weights approximately 66 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, 1992 BMW 530 (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Granada. (197 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 530 | 1977 Ford Granada | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 530 | Granada |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 3270 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 309 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1566 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2800 mm |
