1985 Ford Granada vs. 1990 Volvo 960
To start off, 1990 Volvo 960 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 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Volvo 960 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Volvo 960 (187 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1985 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Volvo 960 should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Volvo 960 weights approximately 295 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, 1990 Volvo 960 (263 Nm) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Granada. (119 Nm). This means 1990 Volvo 960 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ford Granada | 1990 Volvo 960 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Granada | 960 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 263 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2780 mm |
