1989 Ford Granada vs. 2001 TVR Griffith
To start off, 2001 TVR Griffith is newer by 12 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 4,988 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 TVR Griffith is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 TVR Griffith (335 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1989 Ford Granada. (125 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 TVR Griffith should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Granada weights approximately 205 kg more than 2001 TVR Griffith.
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, 2001 TVR Griffith (484 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Granada. (174 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 TVR Griffith will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Granada | 2001 TVR Griffith | |
Make | Ford | TVR |
Model | Granada | Griffith |
Year Released | 1989 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 4988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 484 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2290 mm |