1992 Ford Mustang vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 1992 Ford Mustang is newer by 11 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 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Mustang (106 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (68 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1981 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, 1992 Ford Mustang (183 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ford Mustang | 1981 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Mustang | Granada |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2302 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 94.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 23.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2780 mm |
