1979 Ford Granada vs. 1988 Opel Corsa

To start off, 1988 Opel Corsa is newer by 9 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. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Granada (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1988 Opel Corsa. (100 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1988 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Granada weights approximately 700 kg more than 1988 Opel Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1979 Ford Granada is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Ford Granada. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Opel Corsa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (262 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Opel Corsa. (134 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Opel Corsa.

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