1981 Ford Granada vs. 1957 Riley Pathfinder
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Riley Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Riley Pathfinder would be higher. At 2,548 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Riley Pathfinder (108 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Riley Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Riley Pathfinder weights approximately 100 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, 1957 Riley Pathfinder (183 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1957 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 | 1957 Riley Pathfinder | |
| Make | Ford | Riley |
| Model | Granada | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1957 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2548 cc | 2442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 120 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 23.0:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 59 L |
