1990 Ford Granada vs. 1981 Volvo 240
To start off, 1990 Ford Granada is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Volvo 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Volvo 240 would be higher. At 2,933 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Granada (150 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1981 Volvo 240. (96 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1981 Volvo 240.
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 (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Volvo 240. (127 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Granada | 1981 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Granada | 240 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2933 cc | 2127 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2660 mm |
