1980 Ford Cougar vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Cougar would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Ford Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Cougar weights approximately 155 kg more than 1981 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. 1980 Ford Cougar has automatic transmission and 1981 Ford Granada has manual transmission. 1981 Ford Granada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Ford Cougar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ford Cougar | 1981 Ford Granada | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Cougar | Granada |
Year Released | 1980 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4186 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 148 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1325 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2780 mm |