1981 Ford Granada vs. 1990 Jaguar Kensington
To start off, 1990 Jaguar Kensington is newer by 9 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 5,344 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 Jaguar Kensington is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Jaguar Kensington (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (112 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar Kensington should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada.
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, 1990 Jaguar Kensington (433 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Jaguar Kensington will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Granada | 1990 Jaguar Kensington | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Granada | Kensington |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 5344 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 433 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 mm | 70 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2870 mm |
