1986 Ford Granada vs. 1989 Skoda L
To start off, 1989 Skoda L 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 2,394 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ford Granada (128 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1989 Skoda L. (58 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1989 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Granada weights approximately 421 kg more than 1989 Skoda L. 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, 1986 Ford Granada (204 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Skoda L. (90 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ford Granada | 1989 Skoda L | |
| Make | Ford | Skoda |
| Model | Granada | L |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2394 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 72 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1306 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2410 mm |
