1982 Ford Granada vs. 1980 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1982 Ford Granada is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 2,838 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Granada (150 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1980 Holden Commodore. (102 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1980 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Granada weights approximately 192 kg more than 1980 Holden Commodore. 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 Ford Granada (219 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Holden Commodore. (192 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Granada | 1980 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Granada | Commodore |
Year Released | 1982 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 2838 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 219 Nm | 192 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1412 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2670 mm |