1991 Ford Granada vs. 1988 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1991 Ford Granada is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Granada (192 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1988 Ford Falcon. (161 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Falcon weights approximately 8 kg more than 1991 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, 1988 Ford Falcon (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ford Granada. (275 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Ford Granada | 1988 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Granada | Falcon |
Year Released | 1991 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2935 cc | 3949 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 192 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 275 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2800 mm |