1981 Plymouth Gran Fury vs. 1981 Ford Granada

To start off, both 1981 Plymouth Gran Fury and 1981 Ford Granada were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,200 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Plymouth Gran Fury is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Plymouth Gran Fury weights approximately 350 kg more 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.

Compare all specifications:

1981 Plymouth Gran Fury 1981 Ford Granada
Make Plymouth Ford
Model Gran Fury Granada
Year Released 1981 1981
Engine Size 5200 cc 1993 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 98 HP
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Vehicle Weight 1650 kg 1300 kg
Vehicle Length 5260 mm 4890 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1820 mm
Wheelbase Size 2880 mm 2780 mm


 

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