2009 Ford Falcon vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 2009 Ford Falcon 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 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Falcon (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (112 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Falcon weights approximately 364 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, 2009 Ford Falcon (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Falcon | 1981 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Falcon | Granada |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3983 cc | 2292 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 60.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1704 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4967 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1868 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1433 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2838 mm | 2780 mm |
