2012 Ford F-150 vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 2012 Ford F-150 is newer by 31 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-150 (411 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 299 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (112 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1389 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 2012 Ford F-150 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, 2012 Ford F-150 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, 2012 Ford F-150 (588 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 412 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Ford F-150 | 1981 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | F-150 | Granada |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 2292 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 411 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 588 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2729 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5603 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2192 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1994 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3386 mm | 2780 mm |
