1982 Ford Granada vs. 1999 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 1999 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Granada would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Land Rover Discovery (135 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1982 Ford Granada. (69 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 830 kg more than 1982 Ford Granada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Ford Granada. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. 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, 1999 Land Rover Discovery (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Granada. (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ford Granada | 1999 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Granada | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 2200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2550 mm |
