1981 Ford Granada vs. 1988 Opel Omega
To start off, 1988 Opel Omega is newer by 7 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, 1981 Ford Granada (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1988 Opel Omega. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1988 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 100 kg more than 1988 Opel Omega. 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, 1988 Opel Omega (152 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1988 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 | 1988 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Granada | Omega |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2740 mm |
