1975 Ford Granada vs. 1981 Porsche 928
To start off, 1981 Porsche 928 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Granada would be higher. At 4,472 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Porsche 928 (238 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1975 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Granada weights approximately 50 kg more than 1981 Porsche 928.
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, 1981 Porsche 928 (356 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Granada. (197 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1981 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Granada | 1981 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Granada | 928 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3272 cc | 4472 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 197 Nm | 356 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2510 mm |