1981 Ford Granada vs. 1989 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1989 Ford Fairlane is newer by 8 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 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Fairlane (186 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 260 kg more than 1981 Ford Granada. 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, 1989 Ford Fairlane (338 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada. 1989 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1981 Ford Granada has manual transmission. 1981 Ford Granada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Granada | 1989 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Granada | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1981 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 3949 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 186 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 338 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2930 mm |