1981 Ford Granada vs. 1964 Porsche 904
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Porsche 904. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Porsche 904 would be higher. At 1,966 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Porsche 904 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Porsche 904 (155 HP) has 81 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Porsche 904 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 585 kg more than 1964 Porsche 904.
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, 1964 Porsche 904 (169 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (119 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1964 Porsche 904 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Granada | 1964 Porsche 904 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Granada | 904 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1591 cc | 1966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 155 HP |
Torque | 119 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 74 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2310 mm |