1981 Ford Granada vs. 1977 Porsche 930
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Porsche 930 (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (68 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 224 kg more than 1977 Porsche 930.
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, 1977 Porsche 930 (350 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1977 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Granada | 1977 Porsche 930 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Granada | 930 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94.1 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 70.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1146 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2510 mm |