2006 BMW 523 vs. 1991 Ford Granada
To start off, 2006 BMW 523 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Ford Granada would be higher. At 2,935 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Granada (192 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2006 BMW 523. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 523. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 523 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1991 Ford Granada.
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, 1991 Ford Granada (275 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 523. 1991 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 2006 BMW 523 has manual transmission. 2006 BMW 523 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 523 | 1991 Ford Granada | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 523 | Granada |
Year Released | 2006 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2935 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 192 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 275 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9 seconds | 8.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1632 kg | 1422 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2710 mm |