1982 Avanti Avanti vs. 1989 Ford Granada
To start off, 1989 Ford Granada is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Avanti Avanti (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1989 Ford Granada. (125 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 275 kg more than 1989 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, 1982 Avanti Avanti (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Granada. (174 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1982 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Granada. 1982 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1989 Ford Granada has manual transmission. 1989 Ford Granada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Avanti Avanti | 1989 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Avanti | Ford |
| Model | Avanti | Granada |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2770 mm |
