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Ford Granada GU 2.0 (105 Hp)
Overall Rating
6.6 / 10
GU Overview:
Ford Granada (GU). A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 0 makes it ideal for daily use.
Safety Rating
Not rated
Euro NCAP Year
N/A
Adult Occupant
N/A
Stars
N/A
Expert Note:
The Ford Granada GU was produced before modern crash testing standards and technologies were widely implemented. Its safety features are basic by today's standards, typical for vehicles of the early 1980s, focusing on structural integrity rather than advanced occupant protection systems.
The Ford Granada GU was produced before modern crash testing standards and technologies were widely implemented. Its safety features are basic by today's standards, typical for vehicles of the early 1980s, focusing on structural integrity rather than advanced occupant protection systems.
2.0 (105 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The most powerful 4-cylinder option, providing decent acceleration and good cruising ability for a car of its size. A good all-rounder.
Fuel Economy
Offers the best balance of performance and economy among the petrol 4-cylinder engines, though still not outstanding by modern standards.
Best Use Case:
Mixed Driving / General Purpose
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Excellent ride comfort for its era
- • Spacious and luxurious interior (especially Ghia models)
- • Wide range of engine options, including powerful V6s
- • Robust and generally reliable mechanicals
- • Classic executive car appeal
Cons:
- • Poor fuel economy, especially with V6 engines
- • Dated safety features by modern standards
- • Prone to rust in older models
- • Handling can feel ponderous compared to modern cars
- • Parts availability can be challenging for some components
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(GU: 1979 - 1985).
| General: | |
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| Brand: | Ford |
| Model: | Granada |
| Generation: | GU |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.0 (105 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1981 |
| End of production: | 1985 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 105 Hp |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Performance: | |
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| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Size: | |
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| Length: | 4630 mm mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1740 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1380 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2770 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
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