1985 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1986 Ford Granada
To start off, 1986 Ford Granada is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,001 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 395 kg more than 1986 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 Caprice (346 Nm) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Granada. (233 Nm). This means 1985 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Chevrolet Caprice | 1986 Ford Granada | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Caprice | Granada |
Year Released | 1985 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5001 cc | 2932 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 150 HP |
Torque | 346 Nm | 233 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 198 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2770 mm |