1981 Ford Granada vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon is newer by 31 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 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Falcon (265 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Falcon weights approximately 322 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, 2012 Ford Falcon (409 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada. 2012 Ford Falcon 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. 2012 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Granada | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Granada | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2548 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 409 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 23.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | LPG |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1757 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 68 L |
