2005 Kia Carnival vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 2005 Kia Carnival is newer by 24 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 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Granada (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2005 Kia Carnival. (143 HP @ 8800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Carnival weights approximately 75 kg more than 1981 Ford Granada.
Because 1981 Ford Granada is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1981 Ford Granada. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Kia Carnival, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Kia Carnival (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada. 1981 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 2005 Kia Carnival has manual transmission. 2005 Kia Carnival 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:
2005 Kia Carnival | 1981 Ford Granada | |
Make | Kia | Ford |
Model | Carnival | Granada |
Year Released | 2005 | 1981 |
Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2902 cc | 2790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 68.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2780 mm |