1990 Ford Granada vs. 1997 Volvo V90
To start off, 1997 Volvo V90 is newer by 7 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 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Volvo V90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Volvo V90 (178 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1990 Ford Granada. (92 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Volvo V90 should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Volvo V90 weights approximately 225 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, 1997 Volvo V90 (260 Nm @ 4350 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Granada. (204 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1997 Volvo V90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford Granada | 1997 Volvo V90 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Granada | V90 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1997 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 2922 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 92 HP | 178 HP |
Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 4350 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |