1981 Ford Granada vs. 1985 Seat Malaga
To start off, 1985 Seat Malaga is newer by 4 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, 1985 Seat Malaga (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Seat Malaga should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 460 kg more than 1985 Seat Malaga.
Because 1981 Ford Granada is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1981 Ford Granada. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Seat Malaga, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Ford Granada (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Seat Malaga. (114 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Seat Malaga.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Granada | 1985 Seat Malaga | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Granada | Malaga |
Year Released | 1981 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2548 cc | 1461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 67.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 23.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2450 mm |