1980 Pontiac Firebird vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 5,012 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Pontiac Firebird (145 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (112 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 256 kg more than 1981 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 Pontiac Firebird (324 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Pontiac Firebird | 1981 Ford Granada | |
Make | Pontiac | Ford |
Model | Firebird | Granada |
Year Released | 1980 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5012 cc | 2292 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 324 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 60.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2780 mm |