1980 Audi Sport vs. 1990 Ford Granada
To start off, 1990 Ford Granada is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Audi Sport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Audi Sport would be higher. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Audi Sport (300 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1990 Ford Granada. (92 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Audi Sport should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Granada weights approximately 390 kg more than 1980 Audi Sport.
Because 1980 Audi Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Ford Granada. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Audi Sport 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, 1980 Audi Sport (330 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Granada. (204 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1980 Audi Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Audi Sport | 1990 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Audi | Ford |
| Model | Sport | Granada |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2133 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 92 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 204 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.3 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 21.1:1 |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2770 mm |
