2007 Opel Antara vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 2007 Opel Antara 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 3,194 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Opel Antara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Opel Antara (224 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (112 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Opel Antara should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel Antara weights approximately 570 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 Opel Antara 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 Opel Antara 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 Opel Antara (297 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Opel Antara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Opel Antara | 1981 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Opel | Ford |
| Model | Antara | Granada |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3194 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 224 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.6 mm | 60.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1845 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2780 mm |
