2002 Chevrolet Tracker vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 2002 Chevrolet Tracker is newer by 21 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 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Granada (112 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2002 Chevrolet Tracker. (97 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 2002 Chevrolet Tracker.
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, 1981 Ford Granada (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Chevrolet Tracker. (139 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Chevrolet Tracker. 1981 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 2002 Chevrolet Tracker has manual transmission. 2002 Chevrolet Tracker will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Chevrolet Tracker | 1981 Ford Granada | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Tracker | Granada |
Year Released | 2002 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 139 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2780 mm |