2009 Dodge Charger vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 2009 Dodge Charger is newer by 28 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 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Charger (176 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Charger weights approximately 366 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.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1981 Ford Granada (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Charger. (191 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dodge Charger | 1981 Ford Granada | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Charger | Granada |
Year Released | 2009 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2701 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 176 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 1325 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2780 mm |