1981 Ford Granada vs. 2006 Isuzu KB
To start off, 2006 Isuzu KB is newer by 25 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 21 more horse power than 2006 Isuzu KB. (127 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 2006 Isuzu KB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Isuzu KB weights approximately 579 kg more than 1981 Ford Granada.
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 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Isuzu KB. (207 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Isuzu KB.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Granada | 2006 Isuzu KB | |
| Make | Ford | Isuzu |
| Model | Granada | KB |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2790 cc | 2405 cc |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 207 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 2004 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3060 mm |
