2009 Ford E-250 vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 2009 Ford E-250 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 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford E-250 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 334 kg more than 2009 Ford E-250.
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, 2009 Ford E-250 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada. 2009 Ford E-250 has automatic transmission and 1981 Ford Granada has manual transmission. 1981 Ford Granada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford E-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford E-250 | 1981 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | E-250 | Granada |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Van | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6030 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2140 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2780 mm |
