1993 Ford Scorpio vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 1993 Ford Scorpio 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 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Scorpio (114 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Scorpio 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, 1993 Ford Scorpio (271 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Ford Scorpio | 1981 Ford Granada | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Scorpio | Granada |
Year Released | 1993 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2780 mm |