2005 BMW 530 vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 2005 BMW 530 is newer by 24 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 2,926 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 530 (225 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (112 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 530 weights approximately 295 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, 2005 BMW 530 (290 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada. 2005 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 1981 Ford Granada has manual transmission. 1981 Ford Granada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 530 | 1981 Ford Granada | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 530 | Granada |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2926 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 60.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2780 mm |
