1990 Ford Granada vs. 1988 Lada 2105
To start off, 1990 Ford Granada is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Lada 2105. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Lada 2105 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 91 more horse power than 1988 Lada 2105. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1988 Lada 2105. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Granada weights approximately 340 kg more than 1988 Lada 2105. 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, 1990 Ford Granada (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lada 2105. (110 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lada 2105. 1990 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 1988 Lada 2105 has manual transmission. 1988 Lada 2105 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Granada | 1988 Lada 2105 | |
| Make | Ford | Lada |
| Model | Granada | 2105 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2933 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2430 mm |
