1979 Ford Granada vs. 2008 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2008 Ford Ranger is newer by 29 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, 2008 Ford Ranger (148 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1979 Ford Granada. (96 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Granada weights approximately 393 kg more than 2008 Ford Ranger.
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 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Ranger. (245 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Granada | 2008 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Granada | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4092 cc | 2970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1107 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2840 mm |
