1981 Ford Granada vs. 1986 Volvo 740
To start off, 1986 Volvo 740 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 2,292 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Volvo 740 (156 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (112 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Volvo 740 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 10 kg more than 1986 Volvo 740.
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 Volvo 740 (239 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Volvo 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Granada | 1986 Volvo 740 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Granada | 740 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2292 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 239 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2780 mm |