1981 Ford Granada vs. 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino
To start off, 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino 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 1,591 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Granada (74 HP) has 12 more horse power than 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino. (62 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 556 kg more than 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino. 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, 1981 Ford Granada (119 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino. (85 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Granada | 1989 Suzuki Cappuccino | |
Make | Ford | Suzuki |
Model | Granada | Cappuccino |
Year Released | 1981 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1591 cc | 657 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 62 HP |
Torque | 119 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 679 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2070 mm |