1981 Ford Granada vs. 1966 Vauxhall Viscount
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Vauxhall Viscount. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Vauxhall Viscount would be higher. At 3,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Vauxhall Viscount is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Vauxhall Viscount (122 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (99 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Vauxhall Viscount should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Vauxhall Viscount weights approximately 145 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, 1966 Vauxhall Viscount (241 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1966 Vauxhall Viscount will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Granada | 1966 Vauxhall Viscount | |
| Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
| Model | Granada | Viscount |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 3294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2740 mm |
