1989 Ford Granada vs. 1989 Mitsubishi Debonair

To start off, both 1989 Ford Granada and 1989 Mitsubishi Debonair were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 1989 Ford Granada and 1989 Mitsubishi Debonair are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Granada (125 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1989 Mitsubishi Debonair. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1989 Mitsubishi Debonair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mitsubishi Debonair weights approximately 135 kg more than 1989 Ford Granada.

Because 1989 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 1989 Ford Granada. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Mitsubishi Debonair, 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, 1989 Ford Granada (174 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mitsubishi Debonair. (171 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mitsubishi Debonair. 1989 Mitsubishi Debonair 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. 1989 Mitsubishi Debonair will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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