2004 Porsche 911 vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 2004 Porsche 911 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 3,822 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Porsche 911 weights approximately 45 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 Porsche 911 (408 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada. 1981 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 2004 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2004 Porsche 911 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:
2004 Porsche 911 | 1981 Ford Granada | |
Make | Porsche | Ford |
Model | 911 | Granada |
Year Released | 2004 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3822 cc | 2790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 408 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 68.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2780 mm |