1981 Ford Granada vs. 1983 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1983 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Granada would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Vauxhall Carlton (101 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (99 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 60 kg more than 1983 Vauxhall Carlton.
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, 1983 Vauxhall Carlton (156 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1983 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Granada | 1983 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
Model | Granada | Carlton |
Year Released | 1981 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 156 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2680 mm |