1981 Ford Granada vs. 1998 Venturi 400
To start off, 1998 Venturi 400 is newer by 17 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 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Venturi 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Venturi 400 (396 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 284 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (112 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 125 kg more than 1998 Venturi 400.
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, 1998 Venturi 400 (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 343 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Granada | 1998 Venturi 400 | |
Make | Ford | Venturi |
Model | Granada | 400 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 2975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 396 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 520 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2500 mm |