1974 Ford Granada vs. 1981 Volvo 343
To start off, 1981 Volvo 343 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ford Granada would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ford Granada (141 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1981 Volvo 343. (117 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1981 Volvo 343.
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, 1974 Ford Granada (347 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Volvo 343. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Volvo 343.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Ford Granada | 1981 Volvo 343 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Granada | 343 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5769 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 117 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 347 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |