1981 Ford Granada vs. 2004 Vauxhall VX220
To start off, 2004 Vauxhall VX220 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 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Vauxhall VX220 (217 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (68 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Vauxhall VX220 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 440 kg more than 2004 Vauxhall VX220.
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 Vauxhall VX220 (300 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Vauxhall VX220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Granada | 2004 Vauxhall VX220 | |
| Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
| Model | Granada | VX220 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 23.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2340 mm |
