1986 Ford Granada vs. 1997 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1997 Ford Scorpio is newer by 11 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Scorpio (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1986 Ford Granada. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Granada weights approximately 38 kg more than 1997 Ford Scorpio.
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, 1997 Ford Scorpio (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Granada. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ford Granada | 1997 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Granada | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1986 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1268 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |