2005 BMW 525 vs. 1977 Ford Granada
To start off, 2005 BMW 525 is newer by 28 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 2,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1977 Ford Granada. (135 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 525 weights approximately 248 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, 2005 BMW 525 (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Granada. (216 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 525 | 1977 Ford Granada | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 525 | Granada |
Year Released | 2005 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 68.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 1417 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |