2011 Chevrolet Express vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Express is newer by 30 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 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Express (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (112 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 891 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, 2011 Chevrolet Express (352 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Chevrolet Express | 1981 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Express | Granada |
| Year Released | 2011 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Van | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 2292 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2231 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5692 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2126 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3429 mm | 2780 mm |
