1981 Ford Granada vs. 1973 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ford Fairlane (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 125 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, 1973 Ford Fairlane (339 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Granada | 1973 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Granada | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1981 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 4097 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2950 mm |