1986 Ford Granada vs. 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa
To start off, 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Granada would be higher. At 3,485 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa (252 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1986 Ford Granada. (150 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa weights approximately 195 kg more than 1986 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, 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa (314 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Granada. (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ford Granada | 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa | |
| Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
| Model | Granada | Jalpa |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2790 cc | 3485 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 227 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2460 mm |
