1990 Ford Granada vs. 1990 Renault 4
To start off, both 1990 Ford Granada and 1990 Renault 4 were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 58 more horse power than 1990 Renault 4. (34 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1990 Renault 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Granada weights approximately 695 kg more than 1990 Renault 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Ford Granada is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1990 Ford Granada. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Renault 4, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Renault 4. (62 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Renault 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Granada | 1990 Renault 4 | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Granada | 4 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 92 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 62 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2410 mm |
