1981 Ford Granada vs. 1986 Lincoln Mark VII
To start off, 1986 Lincoln Mark VII is newer by 5 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 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Lincoln Mark VII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Lincoln Mark VII (138 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Lincoln Mark VII should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Lincoln Mark VII weights approximately 350 kg more than 1981 Ford Granada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1986 Lincoln Mark VII (346 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1986 Lincoln Mark VII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada. 1986 Lincoln Mark VII 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. 1986 Lincoln Mark VII will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Granada | 1986 Lincoln Mark VII | |
| Make | Ford | Lincoln |
| Model | Granada | Mark VII |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 4940 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2760 mm |
