1989 Ford Granada vs. 1983 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1989 Ford Granada is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Ford Crown Victoria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Ford Crown Victoria would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford Crown Victoria (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1989 Ford Granada. (125 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 375 kg more than 1989 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, 1983 Ford Crown Victoria (302 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Granada. (174 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Granada. 1983 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1989 Ford Granada has manual transmission. 1989 Ford Granada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ford Granada | 1983 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Granada | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2910 mm |
