1996 BMW 528 vs. 1974 Ford Granada
To start off, 1996 BMW 528 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ford Granada would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 528 (201 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1974 Ford Granada. (127 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 528 weights approximately 117 kg more than 1974 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, 1974 Ford Granada (298 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 528. (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 528.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 528 | 1974 Ford Granada | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 528 | Granada |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1578 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2800 mm |
