1984 Ford Granada vs. 2005 Rolls-Royce Corniche
To start off, 2005 Rolls-Royce Corniche is newer by 21 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Rolls-Royce Corniche is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Rolls-Royce Corniche weights approximately 1500 kg more than 1984 Ford Granada.
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, 2005 Rolls-Royce Corniche (739 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 620 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Granada. (119 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Rolls-Royce Corniche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Granada. 2005 Rolls-Royce Corniche 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. 2005 Rolls-Royce Corniche will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Granada | 2005 Rolls-Royce Corniche | |
Make | Ford | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Granada | Corniche |
Year Released | 1984 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 119 Nm | 739 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 104.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 99.1 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 2735 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3070 mm |