1989 Ford Granada vs. 1995 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1995 Ford Scorpio is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Granada would be higher. At 2,935 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Scorpio (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1989 Ford Granada. (125 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 289 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, 1995 Ford Scorpio (281 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Granada. (174 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Granada. 1995 Ford Scorpio 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. 1995 Ford Scorpio will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Granada | 1995 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Granada | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1989 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2935 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 204 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1554 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |