1981 Ford Granada vs. 1968 Lamborghini Miura
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Lamborghini Miura. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Lamborghini Miura would be higher. At 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1968 Lamborghini Miura is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Lamborghini Miura (385 HP @ 7850 RPM) has 273 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (112 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 40 kg more than 1968 Lamborghini Miura.
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, 1968 Lamborghini Miura (399 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Granada | 1968 Lamborghini Miura | |
Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
Model | Granada | Miura |
Year Released | 1981 | 1968 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2292 cc | 3929 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 7850 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 399 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 mm | 62 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2510 mm |