1985 Ford Granada vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1985 Ford Granada is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Taunus (106 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1985 Ford Granada. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Granada weights approximately 184 kg more than 1976 Ford Taunus.
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, 1976 Ford Taunus (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Granada. (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ford Granada | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Granada | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1116 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2580 mm |
