1975 Ford Granada vs. 1981 Volvo 240
To start off, 1981 Volvo 240 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 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Volvo 240 (106 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1975 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Volvo 240 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Granada weights approximately 210 kg more than 1981 Volvo 240.
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, 1975 Ford Granada (197 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Volvo 240. (168 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Granada | 1981 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Granada | 240 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3272 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2660 mm |
