2006 BMW 530 vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 is newer by 25 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 2,979 cc, 2006 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Granada (68 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (23 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 530 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1981 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 530 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada. 2006 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. 2006 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 530 | 1981 Ford Granada | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 530 | Granada |
Year Released | 2006 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2499 cc |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 23.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2780 mm |