1981 Ford Granada vs. 1986 Opel Omega
To start off, 1986 Opel Omega 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Opel Omega (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 105 kg more than 1986 Opel Omega.
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 Opel Omega (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1986 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Granada | 1986 Opel Omega | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Granada | Omega |
Year Released | 1981 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2740 mm |