1982 Ford Granada vs. 1982 Plymouth Caravelle
To start off, both 1982 Ford Granada and 1982 Plymouth Caravelle were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,555 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Plymouth Caravelle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Granada (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1982 Plymouth Caravelle. (93 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1982 Plymouth Caravelle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Granada weights approximately 110 kg more than 1982 Plymouth Caravelle. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1982 Ford Granada is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1982 Ford Granada. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Plymouth Caravelle, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Plymouth Caravelle (179 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Granada. (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1982 Plymouth Caravelle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ford Granada | 1982 Plymouth Caravelle | |
| Make | Ford | Plymouth |
| Model | Granada | Caravelle |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2630 mm |
