1981 Ford Granada vs. 1988 Venturi Cabriolet
To start off, 1988 Venturi Cabriolet 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 2,456 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Venturi Cabriolet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Venturi Cabriolet (199 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (112 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Venturi Cabriolet 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 1988 Venturi Cabriolet.
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 Venturi Cabriolet (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Venturi Cabriolet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Granada | 1988 Venturi Cabriolet | |
Make | Ford | Venturi |
Model | Granada | Cabriolet |
Year Released | 1981 | 1988 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2292 cc | 2456 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 199 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2410 mm |