1982 Ford Crown Victoria 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 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,185 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Granada (125 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1982 Ford Crown Victoria. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 365 kg more than 1989 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. Let's talk about torque, 1982 Ford Crown Victoria (262 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Granada. (174 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Granada. 1982 Ford Crown Victoria 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 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Crown Victoria | 1989 Ford Granada | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Crown Victoria | Granada |
Year Released | 1982 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4185 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 262 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2770 mm |