1979 Ford Granada vs. 1981 Vauxhall Cavalier
To start off, 1981 Vauxhall Cavalier is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Granada would be higher. At 4,184 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Granada weights approximately 625 kg more than 1981 Vauxhall Cavalier.
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:
1979 Ford Granada | 1981 Vauxhall Cavalier | |
Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
Model | Granada | Cavalier |
Year Released | 1979 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4184 cc | 1256 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2530 mm |