2010 Land Rover LR4 vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 2010 Land Rover LR4 is newer by 29 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover LR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover LR4 (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 263 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (112 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover LR4 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover LR4 weights approximately 1306 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.
Because 2010 Land Rover LR4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Ford Granada. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover LR4 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Land Rover LR4 (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover LR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Land Rover LR4 | 1981 Ford Granada | |
Make | Land Rover | Ford |
Model | LR4 | Granada |
Year Released | 2010 | 1981 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5000 cc | 2292 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 375 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 508 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2646 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4829 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1915 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1887 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2885 mm | 2780 mm |