2004 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 23 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 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria (239 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 415 kg more than 1981 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, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria (374 Nm) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (216 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1981 Ford Granada has manual transmission. 1981 Ford Granada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Crown Victoria | 1981 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Crown Victoria | Granada |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 2790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 68.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2780 mm |
