1983 De Tomaso Longchamp vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 1983 De Tomaso Longchamp 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 5,762 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 De Tomaso Longchamp is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 De Tomaso Longchamp (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 De Tomaso Longchamp should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 De Tomaso Longchamp weights approximately 365 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 De Tomaso Longchamp (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (151 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 De Tomaso Longchamp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 De Tomaso Longchamp | 1981 Ford Granada | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
| Model | Longchamp | Granada |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5762 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 60.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2780 mm |
