1982 Ford Granada vs. 1980 Renault 5
To start off, 1982 Ford Granada is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Renault 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Renault 5 would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Renault 5 (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1982 Ford Granada. (150 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Granada weights approximately 442 kg more than 1980 Renault 5.
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, 1980 Renault 5 (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Granada. (219 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Granada | 1980 Renault 5 | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Granada | 5 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 219 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 7.0:1 |
Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1412 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 51 L |