1981 Ford Granada vs. 1973 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Plymouth Barracuda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Plymouth Barracuda would be higher. At 3,686 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Plymouth Barracuda (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (68 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Plymouth Barracuda should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Plymouth Barracuda weights approximately 35 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 Plymouth Barracuda (251 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1973 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Granada | 1973 Plymouth Barracuda | |
| Make | Ford | Plymouth |
| Model | Granada | Barracuda |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 3686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.1 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 104.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 23.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2760 mm |
