1981 Ford Granada vs. 1996 Porsche 911
To start off, 1996 Porsche 911 is newer by 15 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 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Porsche 911 (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (99 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 85 kg more than 1996 Porsche 911.
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, 1996 Porsche 911 (841 Nm) has 690 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (151 Nm). This means 1996 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Granada | 1996 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Granada | 911 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 3589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 841 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1150 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2280 mm |