Performance Review: Ford Granada Scorpio 4x4 2.8 V6 - [1986]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Ford Granada Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Ford Granada Scorpio 4x4 2.8 V6 is the 5 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 1986. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1987 Porsche 959 Turbo and the 1987 Ferrari F40 2.9 V8.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 All Wheel Drive, Saloon combination then how about the or the .

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1410 kgs (3108 lbs) this makes the Ford Granada Scorpio 4x4 2.8 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 2011 Porsche Panamera 3.0 V6 Turbo Diesel (131.3 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Ford Granada.

The Ford Granada has a Power to weight ratio of 106.3 bhp per ton and 114.8 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1986 Granada competing with the 2011 Porsche Panamera 3.0 V6 Turbo Diesel (131.3 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 114.8 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 2012 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Countrman (139.8 lb-ft per ton) or the 1977 Triumph Stag 3.0 V8 Convertible Mk2 (139.5 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 9.40 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 9.7 secs, this made the Ford Granada Scorpio 4x4 2.8 V6 as fast as the 1973 Vauxhall-Opel Firenza Droop Snoot 2.3 Litre (9.40 secs) the 1955 Ford Thunderbird 292 Fordomatic 1st Gen. (9.40 secs) the 2001 Alfa-Romeo 147 TS Selespeed (9.50 secs) the or the 1993 Rover 200 216 GTi Coupe (9.50 secs). This Ford Granada Scorpio 4x4 2.8 V6 is also faster than the 2001 Alfa-Romeo 147 TS Selespeed (9.50 secs) the 1993 Rover 200 216 GTi Coupe (9.50 secs) the 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II 6.8 V8 (9.50 secs) the and the 1978 Mazda RX7 SA22C (9.50 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Granada and the 2003 Peugeot 206 RC 2.0 16v

When talking about the performance of the Ford Granada on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 16.64 secs @ 82.2 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2003 Peugeot 206 RC 2.0 16v (16.56 secs), the 2001 BMW 7 Series 745i Auto (16.56 secs), and the 2018 Abarth 595 Competizione 1.4 Turbo (16.56 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 1986 version of the Ford Granada Scorpio 4x4 2.8 V6 has a maximum speed of 126mph.

Top Speed of the 1986 Granada equals the 2021 Porsche Taycan 4 Cross Turismo (137 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 1986 Ford Granada Scorpio 4x4 2.8 V6 then how about the 2021 Porsche Taycan 4 Cross Turismo (137 mph), the 2020 Ford Puma ST 1.5 Turbo (137 mph), or the 2019 Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue Wagon (137 mph).

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