2007 Ford E-350 vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 2007 Ford E-350 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 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (151 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford E-350 | 1981 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | E-350 | Granada |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Van | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5409 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2140 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 62 L |
