1981 Ford Granada vs. 1995 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 1995 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 14 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 2,495 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Land Rover Discovery (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 628 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.
Because 1995 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Ford Granada. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. 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, 1995 Land Rover Discovery (255 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (151 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Granada | 1995 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Granada | Discovery |
Year Released | 1981 | 1995 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1963 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2550 mm |