1979 Ford Granada vs. 1991 Volvo 245
To start off, 1991 Volvo 245 is newer by 12 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 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Volvo 245 (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1979 Ford Granada. (96 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Volvo 245 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Granada.
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 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Volvo 245. (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Volvo 245.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Granada | 1991 Volvo 245 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Granada | 245 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4092 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2660 mm |
