1981 Ford Granada vs. 2000 Holden Berlina
To start off, 2000 Holden Berlina is newer by 19 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Holden Berlina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Holden Berlina (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (112 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Holden Berlina should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Holden Berlina weights approximately 300 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, 2000 Holden Berlina (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Holden Berlina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Granada | 2000 Holden Berlina | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Granada | Berlina |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2292 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2950 mm |
