1993 Dodge Viper vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 1993 Dodge Viper 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 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1993 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Dodge Viper (359 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (68 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Dodge Viper weights approximately 172 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 Dodge Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 472 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1993 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Dodge Viper | 1981 Ford Granada | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Viper | Granada |
Year Released | 1993 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7990 cc | 2499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 359 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 5150 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 620 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2780 mm |