Performance Review: Ford Granada 2.8i V6 - [1982]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Ford Granada Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Ford Granada 2.8i V6 is the 5 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 1982. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V and the 1982 Lamborghini Countach LP500S.This particular Ford Granada has a 2792cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 6 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V6's includes the 2014 Radical RXC 3.5 V6 Twin Turbo

The Granada shares its Petrol V6 engine configuration with the likes of the 2014 Radical RXC 3.5 V6 Twin Turbo and the 2015 Radical RXC Turbo 500 3.5 V6. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Granada's Rear Wheel Drive, Saloon combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1412 kgs (3112 lbs) this makes the Ford Granada 2.8i V6 in the same weight category as the 2022 Lotus Emira First Edition 3.5 V6 Supercharged or the give or take 50kg.

The Ford Granada shares the same bhp with the 2022 Mini Cooper Countryman John Cooper Works 1.5 Turbo (134 bhp)

In terms of power the 2792cc 12V V6 engine produces 150 bhp (111 kW) @ 5800 rpm similar to the 2022 Mini Cooper Countryman John Cooper Works 1.5 Turbo (134 bhp) or the 2020 Audi A1 A1 Sportback 35 TFSI S tronic S line (148 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V6 throws out 162 lb-ft (219.6 Nm) @ 3000 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2022 Mini Cooper Countryman John Cooper Works 1.5 Turbo (162 lb-ft) or the 2020 Audi A1 A1 Sportback 35 TFSI S tronic S line (184 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Ford Granada you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 1976 Jensen GT 2.0 16v (131.2 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Ford Granada.

The Ford Granada has a Power to weight ratio of 106.2 bhp per ton and 114.7 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1982 Granada competing with the 1976 Jensen GT 2.0 16v (131.2 bhp per ton) or the 1998 BMW 3 Series 328CI Saloon E46 (131.2 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Ford Granada generating around 114.7 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1977 Triumph Stag 3.0 V8 Convertible Mk2 (139.5 lb-ft per ton) or the 1963 Ford Cortina MkI Lotus Type 28 (139.3 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 9.20 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 9.5 secs, this made the Ford Granada 2.8i V6 as fast as the 2007 Toyota Yaris 1.8L TS (9.20 secs) the 1987 Citroen AX GT 1.4 (9.20 secs) the 1985 Pontiac Firebird 5.0L Trans Am (9.20 secs) the or the 1966 Ford Mustang GT Convertible 289 4.7 V8 (9.20 secs). This Ford Granada 2.8i V6 is also faster than the 2022 Mini Cooper Countryman John Cooper Works 1.5 Turbo (9.30 secs) the 2000 Alfa-Romeo 166 2.0 ts (9.30 secs) the 1993 Vauxhall-Opel Corsa 1.6 GSi 16V (9.30 secs) the and the 1991 Peugeot 205 Rallye 1.3 8v (9.30 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Granada and the 1954 Ferrari 250 Europa

When talking about the performance of the Ford Granada on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 17.27 secs @ 79.2 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1954 Ferrari 250 Europa (17.19 secs), the 1997 Mitsubishi Pajero-Shogun Evolution 3.5 V6 (17.21 secs), and the 2008 Fiat 500 1.4 T-Jet Abarth Essessee (17.23 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 1982 version of the Ford Granada 2.8i V6 has a maximum speed of 117mph.

Top Speed of the 1982 Granada equals the 1993 Bentley Brooklands 4d (128 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 1982 Ford Granada 2.8i V6 then how about the 1993 Bentley Brooklands 4d (128 mph), the 1971 Dodge Dart Demon Sport Coupe 5.5 V8 340 (128 mph), or the 1966 Buick Riviera 6.6l V8 (128 mph).

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1982 Granada Rivals List.

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