2003 Ascari KZ1 vs. 1982 Ford Granada
To start off, 2003 Ascari KZ1 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Granada would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ascari KZ1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ascari KZ1 (500 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 402 more horse power than 1982 Ford Granada. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ascari KZ1 should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ascari KZ1 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1982 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, 2003 Ascari KZ1 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 399 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Granada. (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2003 Ascari KZ1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ascari KZ1 | 1982 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Ascari | Ford |
| Model | KZ1 | Granada |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1138 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2636 mm | 2780 mm |
