1986 Ford Granada vs. 1999 Porsche 911
To start off, 1999 Porsche 911 is newer by 13 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 3,595 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Porsche 911 (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 263 more horse power than 1986 Ford Granada. (151 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Porsche 911 weights approximately 130 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 four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 1999 Porsche 911 (560 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 341 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Granada. (219 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ford Granada | 1999 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Granada | 911 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 3595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 151 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 219 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 304 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 64 L |
