1981 Ford Granada vs. 1984 Pontiac Fiero
To start off, 1984 Pontiac Fiero 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 2,548 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Pontiac Fiero (92 HP) has 17 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (75 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Pontiac Fiero should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 169 kg more than 1984 Pontiac Fiero.
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 Pontiac Fiero (182 Nm) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (152 Nm). This means 1984 Pontiac Fiero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada. 1984 Pontiac Fiero has automatic transmission and 1981 Ford Granada has manual transmission. 1981 Ford Granada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Pontiac Fiero will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Granada | 1984 Pontiac Fiero | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | Granada | Fiero |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2548 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 92 HP |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1266 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2380 mm |
