1985 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 1985 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Granada would be higher. At 2,833 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Chevrolet Camaro (133 HP) has 59 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1981 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, 1985 Chevrolet Camaro (223 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (119 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1985 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Chevrolet Camaro | 1981 Ford Granada | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Camaro | Granada |
Year Released | 1985 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2833 cc | 1591 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 223 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 77.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2780 mm |