2007 BMW 530 vs. 1983 Ford Granada
To start off, 2007 BMW 530 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Ford Granada would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 530 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1983 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 530 weights approximately 355 kg more than 1983 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, 2007 BMW 530 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 361 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford Granada. (119 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 530 | 1983 Ford Granada | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 530 | Granada |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2780 mm |
