1981 Ford Granada vs. 1981 Volvo 343
To start off, both 1981 Ford Granada and 1981 Volvo 343 were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Volvo 343 (117 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (99 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Volvo 343 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada.
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, 1981 Volvo 343 (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1981 Volvo 343 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Granada | 1981 Volvo 343 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Granada | 343 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 117 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |