1988 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1980 Ford Granada
To start off, 1988 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Granada would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 535 kg more than 1980 Ford Granada.
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. 1988 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1980 Ford Granada has manual transmission. 1980 Ford Granada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Crown Victoria | 1980 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Granada |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1699 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2780 mm |
