2009 Ford Expedition vs. 1983 Ford Granada

To start off, 2009 Ford Expedition is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Ford Granada would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Expedition (306 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1983 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Granada.

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 Expedition (365 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford Granada. (119 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford Granada. 2009 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 1983 Ford Granada has manual transmission. 1983 Ford Granada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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