1982 Ford Granada vs. 2003 Morgan Aero 8
To start off, 2003 Morgan Aero 8 is newer by 21 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Morgan Aero 8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Morgan Aero 8 (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1982 Ford Granada. (150 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Morgan Aero 8 should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Granada weights approximately 410 kg more than 2003 Morgan Aero 8.
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, 2003 Morgan Aero 8 (438 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Granada. (219 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Morgan Aero 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ford Granada | 2003 Morgan Aero 8 | |
| Make | Ford | Morgan |
| Model | Granada | Aero 8 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 219 Nm | 438 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1412 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2530 mm |
