1987 Ford Taurus vs. 1982 Ford Granada

To start off, 1987 Ford Taurus is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Granada would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Taurus (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1982 Ford Granada. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Taurus weights approximately 170 kg more than 1982 Ford Granada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1982 Ford Granada is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1982 Ford Granada. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Ford Taurus, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Taurus (292 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Granada. (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Granada.

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