1992 Ford Granada vs. 1979 Volvo 164
To start off, 1992 Ford Granada is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Volvo 164. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Volvo 164 would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Volvo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Volvo 164 (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1992 Ford Granada. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Volvo 164 should accelerate faster than 1992 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, 1979 Volvo 164 (205 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Granada. (167 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Volvo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ford Granada | 1979 Volvo 164 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Granada | 164 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3350 mm |
