1982 Ford Granada vs. 1959 Land Rover 109
To start off, 1982 Ford Granada is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Land Rover 109 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Land Rover 109 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Granada (74 HP) has 7 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1959 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 465 kg more than 1982 Ford Granada.
Because 1959 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Ford Granada. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Land Rover 109 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1959 Land Rover 109 (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Granada. (119 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1959 Land Rover 109 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ford Granada | 1959 Land Rover 109 | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Granada | 109 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1591 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2780 mm |
