2009 BMW 530 vs. 1978 Ford Granada
To start off, 2009 BMW 530 is newer by 31 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 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 530 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1978 Ford Granada. (96 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Granada weights approximately 180 kg more than 2009 BMW 530.
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, 2009 BMW 530 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Granada. (284 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 530 | 1978 Ford Granada | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 530 | Granada |
Year Released | 2009 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2992 cc | 4092 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 480 Nm | 284 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 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 |