1981 Ford Granada vs. 2011 Ford F-250

To start off, 2011 Ford F-250 is newer by 30 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-250 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 287 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster 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, 2011 Ford F-250 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 397 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada. 2011 Ford F-250 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. 2011 Ford F-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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