1980 Ford Granada vs. 1998 Volvo S90
To start off, 1998 Volvo S90 is newer by 18 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, 1998 Volvo S90 (177 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1980 Ford Granada. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Volvo S90 should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Volvo S90 weights approximately 52 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, 1980 Ford Granada (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Volvo S90. (260 Nm @ 4350 RPM). This means 1980 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Volvo S90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ford Granada | 1998 Volvo S90 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Granada | S90 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4186 cc | 2922 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 263 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4350 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1572 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
