1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow would be higher. At 6,748 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow weights approximately 960 kg more than 1981 Ford Granada.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow | 1981 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Ford |
| Model | Silver Shadow | Granada |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6748 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 112 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2235 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2780 mm |
