1993 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 12 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette (301 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (112 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 238 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, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette (461 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada. 1981 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 1993 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1993 Chevrolet Corvette 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:
1993 Chevrolet Corvette | 1981 Ford Granada | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | Granada |
Year Released | 1993 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 461 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 60.1 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1513 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2780 mm |