1987 Ford Sierra vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 1987 Ford Sierra is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Granada would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Sierra (104 HP) has 30 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 90 kg more than 1987 Ford Sierra.
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, 1987 Ford Sierra (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (119 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ford Sierra | 1981 Ford Granada | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Sierra | Granada |
Year Released | 1987 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1591 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 160 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.9 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 77.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2780 mm |