1990 Ford Granada vs. 1965 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, 1990 Ford Granada is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Volkswagen Beetle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Volkswagen Beetle would be higher. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Granada (92 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1965 Volkswagen Beetle. (24 HP @ 3300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1965 Volkswagen Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Granada weights approximately 628 kg more than 1965 Volkswagen Beetle. 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.
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1990 Ford Granada | 1965 Volkswagen Beetle | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Granada | Beetle |
Year Released | 1990 | 1965 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1131 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 92 HP | 24 HP |
Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 762 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2410 mm |