1985 Ford Granada vs. 2004 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2004 Ford Falcon is newer by 19 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1985 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Falcon weights approximately 280 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, 2004 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Granada. (119 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Ford Granada | 2004 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Granada | Falcon |
Year Released | 1985 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2800 mm |