1990 Ford Granada vs. 2013 Dodge DURANGO
To start off, 2013 Dodge DURANGO is newer by 23 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Dodge DURANGO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Dodge DURANGO (355 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 263 more horse power than 1990 Ford Granada. (92 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Dodge DURANGO should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Dodge DURANGO weights approximately 1028 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, 2013 Dodge DURANGO (529 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Granada. (204 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2013 Dodge DURANGO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Granada. 2013 Dodge DURANGO 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. 2013 Dodge DURANGO will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1990 Ford Granada | 2013 Dodge DURANGO | |
Make | Ford | Dodge |
Model | Granada | DURANGO |
Year Released | 1990 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 92 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 5150 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 529 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 2418 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5075 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2172 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1801 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3042 mm |