1981 Ford Granada vs. 2005 Proton Juara
To start off, 2005 Proton Juara 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 2,548 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Granada (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2005 Proton Juara. (70 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 2005 Proton Juara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 430 kg more than 2005 Proton Juara. 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 (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Proton Juara. (94 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Proton Juara. 2005 Proton Juara has automatic transmission and 1981 Ford Granada has manual transmission. 1981 Ford Granada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Proton Juara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Granada | 2005 Proton Juara | |
Make | Ford | Proton |
Model | Granada | Juara |
Year Released | 1981 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2548 cc | 1094 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1005 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2400 mm |