2009 Ford F-250 vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 2009 Ford F-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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-250 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-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 469 kg more than 2009 Ford F-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 F-250 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 343 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-250 | 1981 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | F-250 | Granada |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 2548 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 23.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 65 L |
