1999 Dodge Dakota vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 1999 Dodge Dakota is newer by 18 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 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 260 kg more than 1999 Dodge Dakota.
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, 1999 Dodge Dakota (468 Nm) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (176 Nm). This means 1999 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Dodge Dakota | 1981 Ford Granada | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Dakota | Granada |
Year Released | 1999 | 1981 |
Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 2292 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 112 HP |
Torque | 468 Nm | 176 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 2780 mm |