1971 Ford Zephyr vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Zephyr (81 HP) has 7 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 15 kg more than 1981 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, 1971 Ford Zephyr (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (119 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford Zephyr | 1981 Ford Granada | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Zephyr | Granada |
Year Released | 1971 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1591 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 153 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 77.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2780 mm |