1984 Ford Granada vs. 1996 Plymouth Prowler
To start off, 1996 Plymouth Prowler is newer by 12 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 3,518 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Plymouth Prowler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Plymouth Prowler (253 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1984 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Plymouth Prowler should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Plymouth Prowler weights approximately 49 kg more than 1984 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, 1996 Plymouth Prowler (345 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Granada. (119 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1996 Plymouth Prowler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Granada. 1996 Plymouth Prowler has automatic transmission and 1984 Ford Granada has manual transmission. 1984 Ford Granada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Plymouth Prowler will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Granada | 1996 Plymouth Prowler | |
| Make | Ford | Plymouth |
| Model | Granada | Prowler |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 3518 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 253 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1284 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2880 mm |
