2000 Ford Mustang vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 2000 Ford Mustang 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Mustang (265 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 27 kg more than 2000 Ford Mustang.
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 Ford Mustang (408 Nm) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (216 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Mustang | 1981 Ford Granada | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Mustang | Granada |
Year Released | 2000 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 408 Nm | 216 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 93.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.9 mm | 68.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1325 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2780 mm |