1992 Maserati Shamal vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 1992 Maserati Shamal 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 3,217 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Maserati Shamal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Maserati Shamal (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (99 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Maserati Shamal weights approximately 85 kg more than 1981 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, 1992 Maserati Shamal (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1992 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada. 1981 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 1992 Maserati Shamal has manual transmission. 1992 Maserati Shamal will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Maserati Shamal | 1981 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Maserati | Ford |
| Model | Shamal | Granada |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3217 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 444 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2780 mm |
