1981 Ford Granada vs. 1987 Volvo 760
To start off, 1987 Volvo 760 is newer by 6 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, 1987 Volvo 760 (108 HP) has 33 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (75 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Volvo 760 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 45 kg more than 1987 Volvo 760.
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, 1987 Volvo 760 (205 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1987 Volvo 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Granada | 1987 Volvo 760 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Granada | 760 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2548 cc | 2383 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 76.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 82 L |
