1983 Ford Granada vs. 2011 Bentley Mulsanne
To start off, 2011 Bentley Mulsanne is newer by 28 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 6,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Bentley Mulsanne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Bentley Mulsanne (505 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 407 more horse power than 1983 Ford Granada. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 1285 kg more than 1983 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, 2011 Bentley Mulsanne (1,018 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 867 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford Granada. (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2011 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford Granada. 2011 Bentley Mulsanne 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. 2011 Bentley Mulsanne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ford Granada | 2011 Bentley Mulsanne | |
| Make | Ford | Bentley |
| Model | Granada | Mulsanne |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 6800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 505 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 1018 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 2585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5575 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1521 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3266 mm |
