1986 Ford Granada vs. 2011 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 25 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 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Freelander (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1986 Ford Granada. (151 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1222 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, 2011 Land Rover Freelander (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Granada. (219 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ford Granada | 2011 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Granada | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 151 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 219 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 181 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 2632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 68 L |
