1983 Bentley Mulsanne vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Granada would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Bentley Mulsanne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne (328 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 915 kg more than 1981 Ford Granada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne (610 Nm @ 2450 RPM) has 459 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (151 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne has automatic transmission and 1981 Ford Granada has manual transmission. 1981 Ford Granada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Bentley Mulsanne | 1981 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Bentley | Ford |
| Model | Mulsanne | Granada |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 610 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2450 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 60.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 62 L |
