2009 BMW 550 vs. 1984 Ford Granada
To start off, 2009 BMW 550 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Granada would be higher. At 2,495 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 550 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 288 more horse power than 1984 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 550 weights approximately 425 kg more than 1984 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, 2009 BMW 550 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 371 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Granada. (119 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 550 | 1984 Ford Granada | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 550 | Granada |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2780 mm |
