1984 Ford Granada vs. 2004 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2004 SsangYong Musso is newer by 20 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 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 SsangYong Musso is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 SsangYong Musso (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1984 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 SsangYong Musso should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 590 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.
Because 2004 SsangYong Musso is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Ford Granada. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 SsangYong Musso will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 SsangYong Musso (210 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Granada. (119 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2004 SsangYong Musso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Granada. 2004 SsangYong Musso 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. 2004 SsangYong Musso will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 Ford Granada | 2004 SsangYong Musso | |
Make | Ford | SsangYong |
Model | Granada | Musso |
Year Released | 1984 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 2295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 88.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2640 mm |