1989 Eagle Talon vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 1989 Eagle Talon is newer by 8 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Eagle Talon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Eagle Talon (193 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Eagle Talon should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 35 kg more than 1989 Eagle Talon.
Because 1981 Ford Granada is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1981 Ford Granada. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Eagle Talon, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1989 Eagle Talon (276 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1989 Eagle Talon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Eagle Talon | 1981 Ford Granada | |
Make | Eagle | Ford |
Model | Talon | Granada |
Year Released | 1989 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 276 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2780 mm |