2007 BMW 530 vs. 1985 Ford Granada
To start off, 2007 BMW 530 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Granada would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 530 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1985 Ford Granada. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 530 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1985 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 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Granada. (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 530 | 1985 Ford Granada | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 530 | Granada |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2780 mm |
