1980 Chrysler 1609 vs. 1982 Ford Granada
To start off, 1982 Ford Granada is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Chrysler 1609. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Chrysler 1609 would be higher. At 1,812 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Chrysler 1609 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Chrysler 1609 (101 HP) has 27 more horse power than 1982 Ford Granada. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Chrysler 1609 should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Granada weights approximately 135 kg more than 1980 Chrysler 1609.
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, 1980 Chrysler 1609 (144 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Granada. (119 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1980 Chrysler 1609 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Chrysler 1609 | 1982 Ford Granada | |
Make | Chrysler | Ford |
Model | 1609 | Granada |
Year Released | 1980 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1812 cc | 1591 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 144 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2780 mm |