1991 Ford Fairlane vs. 1979 Ford Granada
To start off, 1991 Ford Fairlane is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Granada would be higher. At 4,184 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Fairlane (186 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1979 Ford Granada. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 75 kg more than 1979 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, 1991 Ford Fairlane (338 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Granada. (262 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Ford Fairlane | 1979 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Fairlane | Granada |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3948 cc | 4184 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 186 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2800 mm |
