1983 Ford Capri vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 1983 Ford Capri 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 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford Capri (205 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (68 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 125 kg more than 1983 Ford Capri.
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 Ford Capri (353 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ford Capri | 1981 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Capri | Granada |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 94.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 23.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1245 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2780 mm |
