2006 BMW 530 vs. 1991 Ford Granada
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 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 2,993 cc, 2006 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 530 (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1991 Ford Granada. (192 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 530 weights approximately 413 kg more than 1991 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, 2006 BMW 530 (480 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ford Granada. (275 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 530 | 1991 Ford Granada | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 530 | Granada |
Year Released | 2006 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2935 cc |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 192 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 480 Nm | 275 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.7 seconds | 8.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1422 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2710 mm |