1982 Ford Granada vs. 2005 Vauxhall VX220
To start off, 2005 Vauxhall VX220 is newer by 23 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, 2005 Vauxhall VX220 (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1982 Ford Granada. (69 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Vauxhall VX220 should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Granada weights approximately 494 kg more than 2005 Vauxhall VX220.
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, 2005 Vauxhall VX220 (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Granada. (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Vauxhall VX220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ford Granada | 2005 Vauxhall VX220 | |
| Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
| Model | Granada | VX220 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 876 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 54 L |
