2005 Kia Sorento vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 2005 Kia Sorento 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 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Sorento (140 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 214 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Kia Sorento (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (151 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 1981 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Kia | Ford |
| Model | Sorento | Granada |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1981 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 1335 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 62 L |
