1983 Ford Granada vs. 2001 Ford Econovan
To start off, 2001 Ford Econovan is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Ford Granada would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Ford Econovan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford Granada (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2001 Ford Econovan. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Econovan weights approximately 145 kg more than 1983 Ford Granada.
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, 2001 Ford Econovan (155 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford Granada. (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Econovan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford Granada. 2001 Ford Econovan has automatic transmission and 1983 Ford Granada has manual transmission. 1983 Ford Granada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford Econovan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ford Granada | 2001 Ford Econovan | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Granada | Econovan |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2210 mm |
