1981 Holden Commodore vs. 1984 Ford Granada
To start off, 1984 Ford Granada is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 4,142 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Holden Commodore (134 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1984 Ford Granada. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Holden Commodore weights approximately 50 kg more than 1984 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, 1981 Holden Commodore (270 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Granada. (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1981 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Holden Commodore | 1984 Ford Granada | |
Make | Holden | Ford |
Model | Commodore | Granada |
Year Released | 1981 | 1984 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4142 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2780 mm |