1986 Ford Granada vs. 1986 Lancia Thema
To start off, both 1986 Ford Granada and 1986 Lancia Thema were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Lancia Thema (165 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1986 Ford Granada. (151 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Lancia Thema should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Granada weights approximately 260 kg more than 1986 Lancia Thema.
Because 1986 Ford Granada is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Lancia Thema. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Ford Granada will offer significantly more control. 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, 1986 Lancia Thema (285 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Granada. (219 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Lancia Thema will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ford Granada | 1986 Lancia Thema | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Granada | Thema |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 151 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 219 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 217 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2670 mm |
