1990 Ford Granada vs. 2005 Marcos TSO
To start off, 2005 Marcos TSO is newer by 15 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 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Marcos TSO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Marcos TSO (475 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 383 more horse power than 1990 Ford Granada. (92 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Marcos TSO should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Granada weights approximately 220 kg more than 2005 Marcos TSO.
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, 2005 Marcos TSO (535 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 331 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Granada. (204 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2005 Marcos TSO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford Granada | 2005 Marcos TSO | |
Make | Ford | Marcos |
Model | Granada | TSO |
Year Released | 1990 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 5666 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 92 HP | 475 HP |
Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 535 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2290 mm |