1984 Ford Granada vs. 1989 Porsche 944
To start off, 1989 Porsche 944 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Granada would be higher. At 2,477 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Porsche 944 (160 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1984 Ford Granada. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Granada weights approximately 40 kg more than 1989 Porsche 944.
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, 1989 Porsche 944 (205 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Granada. (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1989 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Granada | 1989 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Granada | 944 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2477 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2410 mm |
