1981 Ford Granada vs. 1997 Jeep Cherokee
To start off, 1997 Jeep Cherokee is newer by 16 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 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Granada (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1997 Jeep Cherokee. (120 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1997 Jeep Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 45 kg more than 1997 Jeep Cherokee. 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, 1981 Ford Granada (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Jeep Cherokee. (194 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Jeep Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Granada | 1997 Jeep Cherokee | |
Make | Ford | Jeep |
Model | Granada | Cherokee |
Year Released | 1981 | 1997 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2790 cc | 2463 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 194 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 98.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2580 mm |