1985 Ford Granada vs. 1986 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1986 Ford Fairlane is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Granada would be higher. At 4,089 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ford Fairlane (137 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1985 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 397 kg more than 1985 Ford Granada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1986 Ford Fairlane (304 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Granada. (119 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ford Granada | 1986 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Granada | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 4089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2950 mm |
