1983 Holden Gemini vs. 1983 Ford Granada
To start off, both 1983 Holden Gemini and 1983 Ford Granada were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford Granada (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1983 Holden Gemini. (66 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1983 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Granada weights approximately 345 kg more than 1983 Holden Gemini. 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 Ford Granada (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Holden Gemini. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Holden Gemini. 1983 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 1983 Holden Gemini has manual transmission. 1983 Holden Gemini will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Holden Gemini | 1983 Ford Granada | |
Make | Holden | Ford |
Model | Gemini | Granada |
Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1584 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2780 mm |