1981 Ford Granada vs. 1988 Volvo 240
To start off, 1988 Volvo 240 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 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Volvo 240 (96 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (68 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Volvo 240 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 80 kg more than 1988 Volvo 240.
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 Volvo 240 (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1988 Volvo 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Granada | 1988 Volvo 240 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Granada | 240 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2660 mm |