2007 BMW 525 vs. 1978 Ford Granada
To start off, 2007 BMW 525 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Granada would be higher. At 5,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 525 (216 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1978 Ford Granada. (96 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Granada weights approximately 5 kg more than 2007 BMW 525.
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, 1978 Ford Granada (284 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 525 | 1978 Ford Granada | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 525 | Granada |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5497 cc | 4092 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 284 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2800 mm |
