2007 BMW 530 vs. 1990 Ford Granada

To start off, 2007 BMW 530 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 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 65 more horse power than 1990 Ford Granada. (150 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 530 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1990 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 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Granada. (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Granada. 1990 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 530 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 530 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 BMW 530 1990 Ford Granada
Make BMW Ford
Model 530 Granada
Year Released 2007 1990
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2993 cc 2933 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 215 HP 150 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5700 RPM
Torque 480 Nm 233 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 17.0:1 9.5:1
Top Speed 244 km/hour 193 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1590 kg 1340 kg
Vehicle Length 4850 mm 4760 mm
Vehicle Width 1470 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1850 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2890 mm 2770 mm