Ford Granada 1981–1985 car dimensions: 4767 mm long, 1808 mm wide and 1423 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,235 kg. Braked towing is 1,200 kg.
The cabin offers comfortable seating for five with redesigned seats in the 1981 facelift for better support on long trips. Higher trims like Ghia add electric windows, central locking, tinted glass, and sunroof as standard. Air conditioning is available and standard on top models. Power steering is standard on most from mid-range up. No electronic driver aids appear in the equipment lists.
The sedan boot holds 388 litres with a practical sill height for everyday luggage.
Towing capacity reaches 1200 kg braked and 710 kg unbraked on typical models, with payload around 538 kg. Sportier Injection versions get uprated suspension for better load handling. The car suits fleet and family work with its roomy cabin and solid build for the era.
The cabin feels roomy with full-foam front seats offering strong back support and side guidance for long drives. Higher grades add adjustable lumbar, power driver's seat adjustment, heated front seats, tinted glass, central locking, electric windows, and a slide-tilt sunroof. Armrests, reading lamps, and soft carpet complete a quiet, comfortable space suited to executive travel.
Improved fuel economy with best EPA ratings in model history on US versions
Oil and filter renewal every 6000 miles or 6 months
Power front disc brakes and dual-circuit system standard
Inertia-reel seat belts and laminated windscreen standard
NHTSA frontal crash test on US model showed some exceedances of limits
Fuel options span economical 1.6-2.0 litre fours and stronger 2.3-2.8 V6 petrol units plus diesel choices. Economy gains came from revised engines and lighter overall weight.
Servicing centres on regular oil changes at 6000-mile intervals plus checks on brakes, belts and fluids. Long-life exhaust systems reduce replacement needs.
Safety kit includes power disc brakes, dual circuits, inertia-reel belts and padded interiors. Suspension and steering updates aid control. US crash data noted mixed results with some force limits exceeded.
Keeping the car means watching for rust and maintaining cooling and oil systems on the V6s. Parts remain available for these durable executive saloons.
Length 4767 mm, Width 1808 mm, Height 1423 mm, Wheelbase 2769 mm (Granada 1981–1985)
Sources: manufacturer data, dearcars.com, motor-car.net/Wikipedia, drom.ru/ultimatespecs.