1996 Volvo S90 vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 1996 Volvo S90 is newer by 15 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 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Volvo S90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Volvo S90 (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (112 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Volvo S90 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Volvo S90 weights approximately 245 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, 1996 Volvo S90 (267 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Volvo S90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Volvo S90 | 1981 Ford Granada | |
Make | Volvo | Ford |
Model | S90 | Granada |
Year Released | 1996 | 1981 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2922 cc | 2292 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 267 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 60.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2780 mm |