2006 BMW 525 vs. 1973 Ford Granada
To start off, 2006 BMW 525 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Granada would be higher. At 2,999 cc, 2006 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1973 Ford Granada. (138 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1973 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, 2006 BMW 525 (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Granada. (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 525 | 1973 Ford Granada | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 525 | Granada |
Year Released | 2006 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 2993 cc |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |