1995 Lotec Testa de Oro vs. 1981 Ford Granada

To start off, 1995 Lotec Testa de Oro is newer by 14 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 4,943 cc, 1995 Lotec Testa de Oro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lotec Testa de Oro (741 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 652 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lotec Testa de Oro should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lotec Testa de Oro weights approximately 315 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, 1995 Lotec Testa de Oro (900 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 749 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (151 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Lotec Testa de Oro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada. 1981 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 1995 Lotec Testa de Oro has manual transmission. 1995 Lotec Testa de Oro 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:

1995 Lotec Testa de Oro 1981 Ford Granada
Make Lotec Ford
Model Testa de Oro Granada
Year Released 1995 1981
Body Type Coupe Station Wagon
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 4943 cc 1999 cc
Horse Power 741 HP 89 HP
Engine RPM 6400 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 900 Nm 151 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 3000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1650 kg 1335 kg


 

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