2000 Ford Mustang vs. 1984 Ford Granada
To start off, 2000 Ford Mustang is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Granada would be higher. At 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Mustang (260 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1984 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Mustang weights approximately 245 kg more than 1984 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, 2000 Ford Mustang (406 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Granada. (119 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Mustang | 1984 Ford Granada | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Mustang | Granada |
Year Released | 2000 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4603 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 406 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 77.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2780 mm |