1982 Ford Granada vs. 1982 Porsche 930

To start off, both 1982 Ford Granada and 1982 Porsche 930 were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1982 Ford Granada. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Granada.

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 Porsche 930 (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Granada. (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1982 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Granada.

Compare all specifications:

1982 Ford Granada 1982 Porsche 930
Make Ford Porsche
Model Granada 930
Year Released 1982 1982
Body Type Station Wagon Convertible
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 1993 cc 3299 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 98 HP 296 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 151 Nm 440 Nm
Torque RPM 3800 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 1300 kg 1300 kg
Vehicle Length 4890 mm 4300 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1320 mm
Wheelbase Size 2780 mm 2510 mm


 

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