1950 Jeep Station Wagon vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Jeep Station Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Jeep Station Wagon would be higher. At 2,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Jeep Station Wagon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Granada (99 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1950 Jeep Station Wagon. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1950 Jeep Station Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Jeep Station Wagon weights approximately 245 kg more than 1981 Ford Granada.
Because 1950 Jeep Station Wagon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Ford Granada. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1950 Jeep Station Wagon will offer significantly more control. 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, 1950 Jeep Station Wagon (157 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1950 Jeep Station Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada. 1981 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 1950 Jeep Station Wagon has manual transmission. 1950 Jeep Station Wagon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Jeep Station Wagon | 1981 Ford Granada | |
Make | Jeep | Ford |
Model | Station Wagon | Granada |
Year Released | 1950 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2638 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2780 mm |