1985 Ford Granada vs. 1978 Volvo 164
To start off, 1985 Ford Granada is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Volvo 164. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Volvo 164 would be higher. At 2,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Volvo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Volvo 164 (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1985 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Volvo 164 should accelerate faster than 1985 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, 1978 Volvo 164 (204 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Granada. (119 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1978 Volvo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ford Granada | 1978 Volvo 164 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Granada | 164 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 2998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 204 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3350 mm |
