1981 Ford Granada Base
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- Photo: 1982 Ford Granada coupé, front left (Flushing) by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Ford Granada (U.S.A.) 1982 Sedan by Jacek Rużyczka, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: '82 Ford Granada Sedan (Auto classique Combos Express '13) by Bull-Doser at English Wikipedia, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1982 Ford Granada coupé, rear left (Flushing) by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Ford Granada (U.S.A.) 1982 Sedan Rear by Jacek Rużyczka, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1981 Ford Granada Base is an 88-hp 2.3-liter inline-4 with a 4-speed manual and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $6,865 MSRP.
It makes 88 horsepower at 4,600 rpm and 118 lb-ft of torque at 2600 rpm.
The Granada measures 196.0 inches long on a 105.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,802 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $6,865 ($24,545 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.3L Lima SOHC I4 |
| Displacement | 2.3 L |
| Horsepower | 88 hp @ 4,600 rpm |
| Torque | 118 lb-ft @ 2600 rpm |
| Valvetrain | SOHC |
| Bore and Stroke | 3.78 x 3.13 in |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-Speed Manual |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson strut front suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Coil-sprung live rear axle |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Vented Discs, 10.0 in |
| Rear Brake Disc | Drums, 9.0 x 1.8 in |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 14 in |
| Wheels Rear | 14 in |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 196 in |
| Width | 70 in |
| Height | 52 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,802 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38 in |
| Legroom Front | 41 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 56 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1981 Ford Granada Base with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1981 Ford GRANADA. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Aug 27, 2007 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMPS SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF CARTER, ACCUFLOW, NAPA, TRUFLOW, PARTS DEPO, AND PARTS MASTER, SHIPPED BETWEEN AUGUST 2006 AND JULY 2007 FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FUEL PUMP DIAPHRAGM IN CERTAIN PRODUCTION RUNS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED OR INADEQUATELY TESTED WHICH MAY CAUSE THE FUEL PUMP TO LEAK.
Consequence: A LEAKING FUEL PUMP COULD CREATE A VEHICLE FIRE HAZARD.
Remedy: FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 248-354-7700.
NHTSA campaign 07E064000
1 owner complaint to NHTSA for the 1981 Ford GRANADA
Owner Complaints
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA for the 1981 Ford GRANADA. See all on nhtsa.gov
| Steering | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1981 FORD GRANADA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.