1990 Ford Granada vs. 2007 Smart Brabus
To start off, 2007 Smart Brabus is newer by 17 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 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Smart Brabus (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1990 Ford Granada. (92 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Smart Brabus should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Granada.
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 (204 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Smart Brabus. (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Smart Brabus. 2007 Smart Brabus has automatic transmission and 1990 Ford Granada has manual transmission. 1990 Ford Granada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Smart Brabus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford Granada | 2007 Smart Brabus | |
Make | Ford | Smart |
Model | Granada | Brabus |
Year Released | 1990 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 999 cc |
Horse Power | 92 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2510 mm |