1976 Ford Granada vs. 1981 Volvo 240
To start off, 1981 Volvo 240 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Granada would be higher. At 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Volvo 240 (96 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1976 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Volvo 240 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Granada.
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, 1976 Ford Granada (197 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Volvo 240. (127 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Granada | 1981 Volvo 240 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Granada | 240 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3272 cc | 2127 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 197 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2660 mm |