1990 Ford Granada vs. 1995 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 1995 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Granada would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1990 Ford Granada. (92 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 700 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.
Because 1995 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Ford Granada. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. 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, 1995 Land Rover Discovery (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Granada. (204 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1995 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford Granada | 1995 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Granada | Discovery |
Year Released | 1990 | 1995 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 3946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 92 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 2090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2550 mm |