1981 Ford Granada vs. 1953 Riley Pathfinder
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Riley Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Riley Pathfinder would be higher. At 2,443 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Riley Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Riley Pathfinder (109 HP) has 35 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Riley Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Riley Pathfinder weights approximately 300 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, 1953 Riley Pathfinder (182 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (119 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1953 Riley Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Granada | 1953 Riley Pathfinder | |
Make | Ford | Riley |
Model | Granada | Pathfinder |
Year Released | 1981 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1591 cc | 2443 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 109 HP |
Torque | 119 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 120 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2860 mm |