1985 Ford Granada vs. 1992 Marcos Mantula
To start off, 1992 Marcos Mantula is newer by 7 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 3,945 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Marcos Mantula is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Marcos Mantula (173 HP @ 4550 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1985 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Marcos Mantula should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Granada weights approximately 345 kg more than 1992 Marcos Mantula.
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, 1992 Marcos Mantula (291 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Granada. (119 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1992 Marcos Mantula will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ford Granada | 1992 Marcos Mantula | |
| Make | Ford | Marcos |
| Model | Granada | Mantula |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 3945 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4550 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 291 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2280 mm |
