1980 Ford Granada vs. 1993 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1993 Ford Fairlane is newer by 13 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, 1993 Ford Fairlane (198 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1980 Ford Granada. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 90 kg more than 1980 Ford Granada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1993 Ford Fairlane (348 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Granada. (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ford Granada | 1993 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Granada | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4186 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 263 Nm | 348 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2930 mm |
