1990 Ford Granada vs. 1981 Holden Statesman
To start off, 1990 Ford Granada is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Holden Statesman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Holden Statesman would be higher. At 5,041 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Holden Statesman (169 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1990 Ford Granada. (92 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Holden Statesman weights approximately 330 kg more than 1990 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, 1981 Holden Statesman (361 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Granada. (204 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1981 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Granada. 1981 Holden Statesman has automatic transmission and 1990 Ford Granada has manual transmission. 1990 Ford Granada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford Granada | 1981 Holden Statesman | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Granada | Statesman |
Year Released | 1990 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 5041 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 92 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2900 mm |