2003 Ford Mustang vs. 1985 Ford Granada
To start off, 2003 Ford Mustang is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Granada would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Mustang (390 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 292 more horse power than 1985 Ford Granada. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Mustang weights approximately 362 kg more than 1985 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, 2003 Ford Mustang (530 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 379 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Granada. (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Granada. 1985 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 2003 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2003 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ford Mustang | 1985 Ford Granada | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Mustang | Granada |
Year Released | 2003 | 1985 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 390 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 530 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1662 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2780 mm |