2000 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 19 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 9,371 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Camaro (770 HP) has 622 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (148 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 238 kg more than 2000 Chevrolet Camaro.
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, 2000 Chevrolet Camaro (926 Nm) has 710 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (216 Nm). This means 2000 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Chevrolet Camaro | 1981 Ford Granada | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Camaro | Granada |
Year Released | 2000 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 9371 cc | 2790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 770 HP | 148 HP |
Torque | 926 Nm | 216 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 114.3 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 114.3 mm | 68.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1187 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2780 mm |