1978 Ford Granada vs. 1989 Porsche 911
To start off, 1989 Porsche 911 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Granada would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1989 Porsche 911 (854 Nm) has 570 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Granada. (284 Nm). This means 1989 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Granada | 1989 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Granada | 911 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4092 cc | 3589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 284 Nm | 854 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2110 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2500 mm |