2005 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 1989 Ford Granada
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Granada would be higher. At 2,770 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado (173 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1989 Ford Granada. (125 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 715 kg more than 1989 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, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado (251 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Granada. (174 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Colorado | 1989 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Colorado | Granada |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2770 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 116 L |
