1971 Jaguar E-Type 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 Jaguar E-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Jaguar E-Type would be higher. At 5,343 cc (12 cylinders), 1971 Jaguar E-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Jaguar E-Type (272 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (99 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Jaguar E-Type should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Jaguar E-Type weights approximately 330 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 Jaguar E-Type (412 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1971 Jaguar E-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada. 1981 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 1971 Jaguar E-Type has manual transmission. 1971 Jaguar E-Type 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:
1971 Jaguar E-Type | 1981 Ford Granada | |
Make | Jaguar | Ford |
Model | E-Type | Granada |
Year Released | 1971 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5343 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 272 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5850 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 412 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2780 mm |