1985 Ford Granada vs. 1990 Morgan 4
To start off, 1990 Morgan 4 is newer by 5 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Morgan 4 (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1985 Ford Granada. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Granada weights approximately 435 kg more than 1990 Morgan 4.
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 Ford Granada (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ford Granada | 1990 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Ford | Morgan |
| Model | Granada | 4 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2450 mm |
