1992 Ford Granada vs. 1996 Renault Spider
To start off, 1996 Renault Spider is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ford Granada would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Renault Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Renault Spider (141 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1992 Ford Granada. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Renault Spider should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Granada weights approximately 295 kg more than 1996 Renault Spider.
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, 1996 Renault Spider (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Granada. (153 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Renault Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ford Granada | 1996 Renault Spider | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Granada | Spider |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2350 mm |
