1982 Ford Granada vs. 1969 Porsche 914
To start off, 1982 Ford Granada is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Porsche 914 (79 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1982 Ford Granada. (69 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Porsche 914 should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Granada weights approximately 445 kg more than 1969 Porsche 914.
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 Granada (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Porsche 914. (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Granada | 1969 Porsche 914 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Granada | 914 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1679 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 69 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 23.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 61 L |