1980 Ford Granada vs. 1990 Jaguar XJR
To start off, 1990 Jaguar XJR is newer by 10 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, 1990 Jaguar XJR (252 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1980 Ford Granada. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Granada weights approximately 27 kg more than 1990 Jaguar XJR.
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, 1990 Jaguar XJR (377 Nm) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Granada. (263 Nm). This means 1990 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ford Granada | 1990 Jaguar XJR | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Granada | XJR |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4186 cc | 3979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 263 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1493 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2880 mm |
