2004 BMW 525 vs. 1979 Ford Granada
To start off, 2004 BMW 525 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Granada would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 525 (193 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1979 Ford Granada. (96 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 525 weights approximately 156 kg more than 1979 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, 1979 Ford Granada (284 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 525. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 525 | 1979 Ford Granada | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 525 | Granada |
Year Released | 2004 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 4092 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 284 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2800 mm |