1984 Ford Granada vs. 1984 Renault 18
To start off, both 1984 Ford Granada and 1984 Renault 18 were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Renault 18 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Renault 18 (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1984 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Renault 18 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Granada weights approximately 100 kg more than 1984 Renault 18.
Because 1984 Ford Granada is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1984 Ford Granada. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Renault 18, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Renault 18 (164 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Granada. (119 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1984 Renault 18 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Granada | 1984 Renault 18 | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Granada | 18 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 107 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 164 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 82 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1135 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2470 mm |