1981 Ford Granada vs. 1951 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Jaguar XK (158 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 139 kg more than 1951 Jaguar XK.
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, 1951 Jaguar XK (290 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1951 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Granada | 1951 Jaguar XK | |
Make | Ford | Jaguar |
Model | Granada | XK |
Year Released | 1981 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2548 cc | 3442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 290 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 106 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1296 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 63 L |