1990 Porsche 928 vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 1990 Porsche 928 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Granada would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Porsche 928 weights approximately 205 kg more than 1981 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, 1990 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Porsche 928 | 1981 Ford Granada | |
Make | Porsche | Ford |
Model | 928 | Granada |
Year Released | 1990 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4664 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 408 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1325 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2780 mm |