2011 Infiniti EX vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 2011 Infiniti EX 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Infiniti EX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Infiniti EX (297 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti EX should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Infiniti EX weights approximately 296 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 Infiniti EX (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Infiniti EX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Infiniti EX | 1981 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Infiniti | Ford |
| Model | EX | Granada |
| Year Released | 2011 | 1981 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1721 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1803 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1572 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2799 mm | 2780 mm |
