1979 Ford Granada vs. 1978 Volvo 264
To start off, 1979 Ford Granada is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Volvo 264. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Volvo 264 would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Volvo 264 (149 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1979 Ford Granada. (96 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Volvo 264 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Granada weights approximately 80 kg more than 1978 Volvo 264.
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, 1979 Ford Granada (284 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volvo 264. (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volvo 264.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Granada | 1978 Volvo 264 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Granada | 264 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4092 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2650 mm |
