2007 Audi A6 vs. 1981 Ford Granada

To start off, 2007 Audi A6 is newer by 26 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 3,128 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi A6 (342 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi A6 weights approximately 205 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.

Because 2007 Audi A6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Ford Granada. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Audi A6 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Audi A6 (243 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (151 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.

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2007 Audi A6 1981 Ford Granada
Make Audi Ford
Model A6 Granada
Year Released 2007 1981
Body Type Station Wagon Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3128 cc 1999 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 342 HP 89 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 243 Nm 151 Nm
Torque RPM 3250 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84.6 mm 84.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92.7 mm 60.1 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1540 kg 1335 kg
Vehicle Length 4920 mm 4890 mm
Vehicle Width 1470 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1860 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2850 mm 2780 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 62 L