1981 Ford Granada vs. 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover
To start off, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover is newer by 32 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 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover (370 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover weights approximately 875 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.
Because 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Ford Granada. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover (508 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada. 1981 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover has manual transmission. 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1981 Ford Granada | 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Granada | ALL-NEW Range Rover |
Year Released | 1981 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 2013 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | electric |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 370 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 508 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 93 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 2200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4999 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2220 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1835 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2922 mm |