1981 Ford Granada vs. 2010 Jeep Liberty
To start off, 2010 Jeep Liberty is newer by 29 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Jeep Liberty (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 406 kg more than 1981 Ford Granada. 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, 2010 Jeep Liberty (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada. 2010 Jeep Liberty 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. 2010 Jeep Liberty will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Granada | 2010 Jeep Liberty | |
Make | Ford | Jeep |
Model | Granada | Liberty |
Year Released | 1981 | 2010 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2548 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 318 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1841 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4493 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1839 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1806 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2695 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 74 L |