1981 Ford Granada vs. 1984 Volvo 360
To start off, 1984 Volvo 360 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 Volvo 360 (100 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Volvo 360 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 319 kg more than 1984 Volvo 360.
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 Volvo 360 (160 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Volvo 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Granada | 1984 Volvo 360 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Granada | 360 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2548 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 23.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1116 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 57 L |
