1993 Holden Statesman vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 1993 Holden Statesman 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 4,985 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Holden Statesman (223 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Holden Statesman weights approximately 230 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 Holden Statesman (385 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (151 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Holden Statesman | 1981 Ford Granada | |
Make | Holden | Ford |
Model | Statesman | Granada |
Year Released | 1993 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4985 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 223 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 385 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2780 mm |