1981 Ford Granada vs. 1964 Vauxhall Cresta
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Vauxhall Cresta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Vauxhall Cresta would be higher. At 3,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Vauxhall Cresta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Vauxhall Cresta (140 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (68 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Vauxhall Cresta should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 163 kg more than 1964 Vauxhall Cresta.
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 Vauxhall Cresta (251 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1964 Vauxhall Cresta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Granada | 1964 Vauxhall Cresta | |
Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
Model | Granada | Cresta |
Year Released | 1981 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 3294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94.1 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 23.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1207 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2740 mm |