1984 Ford Granada vs. 1980 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1984 Ford Granada is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Granada (98 HP) has 41 more horse power than 1980 Ford Taunus. (57 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Granada weights approximately 280 kg more than 1980 Ford Taunus. 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, 1984 Ford Granada (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Taunus. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Granada | 1980 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Granada | Taunus |
Year Released | 1984 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 57 HP |
Torque | 151 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2580 mm |