1981 Ford Granada vs. 1996 Volvo S90
To start off, 1996 Volvo S90 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 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Volvo S90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Volvo S90 (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Volvo S90 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Volvo S90 weights approximately 260 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.
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 Volvo S90 (267 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Volvo S90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada. 1996 Volvo S90 has automatic transmission and 1981 Ford Granada has manual transmission. 1981 Ford Granada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Volvo S90 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Granada | 1996 Volvo S90 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Granada | S90 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 2922 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 267 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2800 mm |