1979 Ford Granada vs. 1982 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1982 Ford Fairlane is newer by 3 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Fairlane (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1979 Ford Granada. (96 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Granada weights approximately 100 kg more than 1982 Ford Fairlane.
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, 1982 Ford Fairlane (296 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Granada. (284 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Granada | 1982 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Granada | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4092 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2950 mm |
