1981 Ford Granada vs. 2004 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2004 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 23 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 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 TVR Speed 12 (791 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 723 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (68 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 370 kg more than 2004 TVR Speed 12.
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, 2004 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 733 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Granada | 2004 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Ford | TVR |
| Model | Granada | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 791 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2570 mm |
