1990 Ford Granada vs. 1966 Porsche 911
To start off, 1990 Ford Granada is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Porsche 911 (160 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1990 Ford Granada. (92 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Granada weights approximately 328 kg more than 1966 Porsche 911.
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, 1990 Ford Granada (204 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Porsche 911. (179 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Granada | 1966 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Granada | 911 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 92 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 21.1:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1062 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2220 mm |
