1981 Ford Granada vs. 1968 Opel Diplomat
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Opel Diplomat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Opel Diplomat would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Opel Diplomat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Opel Diplomat (227 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (68 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Opel Diplomat should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Opel Diplomat weights approximately 320 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, 1968 Opel Diplomat (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Opel Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada. 1968 Opel Diplomat has automatic transmission and 1981 Ford Granada has manual transmission. 1981 Ford Granada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Opel Diplomat will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Granada | 1968 Opel Diplomat | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Granada | Diplomat |
Year Released | 1981 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 5354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 23.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2850 mm |