1980 Ford Granada vs. 1969 Mini Clubman

To start off, 1980 Ford Granada is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mini Clubman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mini Clubman would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ford Granada (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1969 Mini Clubman. (38 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1969 Mini Clubman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Granada weights approximately 840 kg more than 1969 Mini Clubman. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1980 Ford Granada is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1980 Ford Granada. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1969 Mini Clubman, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Ford Granada (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mini Clubman. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1980 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mini Clubman.

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