1980 Ford Granada vs. 1989 Volvo 760
To start off, 1989 Volvo 760 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Granada would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Volvo 760 (163 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1980 Ford Granada. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Volvo 760 should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Granada weights approximately 58 kg more than 1989 Volvo 760.
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, both vehicles can yield 263 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ford Granada | 1989 Volvo 760 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Granada | 760 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4186 cc | 2314 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 263 Nm | 263 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3450 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1462 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2780 mm |
