1981 Ford Granada vs. 2007 Renault Clio
To start off, 2007 Renault Clio is newer by 26 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 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Granada (112 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2007 Renault Clio. (111 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Clio weights approximately 205 kg more than 1981 Ford Granada.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Ford Granada (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Clio. (151 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Granada | 2007 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Granada | Clio |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2580 mm |
