1981 Ford Granada vs. 2005 GAZ 3110
To start off, 2005 GAZ 3110 is newer by 24 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 14 more horse power than 2005 GAZ 3110. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 2005 GAZ 3110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 25 kg more than 2005 GAZ 3110. 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 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 GAZ 3110. (189 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 GAZ 3110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Granada | 2005 GAZ 3110 | |
| Make | Ford | GAZ |
| Model | Granada | 3110 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2790 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 189 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2810 mm |
