1979 Ford Granada vs. 1994 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 1994 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 15 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, 1994 Land Rover Range Rover (134 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1979 Ford Granada. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 595 kg more than 1979 Ford Granada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Ford Granada. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Land Rover Range Rover will offer significantly more control. 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, 1994 Land Rover Range Rover (270 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Granada. (262 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1994 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Granada | 1994 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Granada | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4184 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 2115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2750 mm |
