1981 Ford Granada vs. 1990 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1990 Morgan Plus 4 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 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Morgan Plus 4 (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (68 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 450 kg more than 1990 Morgan Plus 4.
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 Morgan Plus 4 (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1990 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Granada | 1990 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Ford | Morgan |
Model | Granada | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2500 mm |