1981 Ford Granada vs. 1984 Ford GT
To start off, 1984 Ford GT is newer by 3 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 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford GT (130 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (68 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 240 kg more than 1984 Ford GT.
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, 1984 Ford GT (203 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Granada | 1984 Ford GT | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Granada | GT |
Year Released | 1981 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2590 mm |