2003 Ascari KZ1 vs. 1986 Ford Granada
To start off, 2003 Ascari KZ1 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 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 349 more horse power than 1986 Ford Granada. (151 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ascari KZ1 should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Granada weights approximately 60 kg more than 2003 Ascari KZ1.
Because 1986 Ford Granada is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Ascari KZ1. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Ford Granada will offer significantly more control. 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 331 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Granada. (219 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Ascari KZ1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ascari KZ1 | 1986 Ford Granada | |
Make | Ascari | Ford |
Model | KZ1 | Granada |
Year Released | 2003 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4941 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 151 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 219 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 68.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1852 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1138 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2636 mm | 2770 mm |