1988 Ford Falcon vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 1988 Ford Falcon is newer by 7 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 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Falcon (120 HP) has 46 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Falcon weights approximately 139 kg more than 1981 Ford Granada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1988 Ford Falcon (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (119 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ford Falcon | 1981 Ford Granada | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Falcon | Granada |
Year Released | 1988 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 1591 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 240 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1374 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2780 mm |