1982 Audi Coupe vs. 1982 Ford Granada
To start off, both 1982 Audi Coupe and 1982 Ford Granada were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Granada (150 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1982 Audi Coupe. (130 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1982 Audi Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Granada weights approximately 362 kg more than 1982 Audi Coupe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1982 Ford Granada is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1982 Ford Granada. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Audi Coupe, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1982 Ford Granada (219 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Audi Coupe. (171 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Audi Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Audi Coupe | 1982 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Audi | Ford |
| Model | Coupe | Granada |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2144 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 171 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.6 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 68.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1412 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2450 mm |
