1990 Rover 400 vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 1990 Rover 400 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 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Granada (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1990 Rover 400. (94 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1990 Rover 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 299 kg more than 1990 Rover 400. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 Ford Granada is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1981 Ford Granada. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Rover 400, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1981 Ford Granada (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Rover 400. (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Rover 400. 1981 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 1990 Rover 400 has manual transmission. 1990 Rover 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Rover 400 | 1981 Ford Granada | |
Make | Rover | Ford |
Model | 400 | Granada |
Year Released | 1990 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 93.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 68.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1325 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2780 mm |