1993 De Tomaso Bigua vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 1993 De Tomaso Bigua 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 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 De Tomaso Bigua is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 De Tomaso Bigua (283 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 De Tomaso Bigua should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 275 kg more than 1993 De Tomaso Bigua.
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 De Tomaso Bigua (403 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 De Tomaso Bigua will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 De Tomaso Bigua | 1981 Ford Granada | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
| Model | Bigua | Granada |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 68.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1325 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1040 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2780 mm |
