1985 Ford Granada vs. 2010 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2010 Porsche Panamera is newer by 25 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche Panamera (400 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 326 more horse power than 1985 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 565 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, 2010 Porsche Panamera (500 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 381 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Granada. (119 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ford Granada | 2010 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Granada | Panamera |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2918 mm |
