1983 Ford Granada Review from UK and Ireland

1983 Ford Granada Ghia X 2.8

Year of manufacture1983
First year of ownership1992
Most recent year of ownership2002
Engine and transmission 2.8 Manual
Performance marks 8 / 10
Reliability marks 10 / 10
Comfort marks 9 / 10
Dealer Service marks 6 / 10
Running Costs (higher is cheaper) 7 / 10
Overall marks (average of all marks)
8.0 / 10
Distance when acquired95000 miles
Most recent distance158000 miles
Previous carLada Riva

Summary:

Built like a tank and as solid as rock

General Comments:

Bought an 83A Granada for £900 in September 1992, previous car was a 77S Lada Riva which was quite good, but no fun.

The Granada was hardly fun, but it was comfortable, solid and reliable. It gave me a decade of loyal service before I sold it for £25 to a 17-year-old. It was perfect.

I now own a 97R Peugeot 406 1.8 which is a bit flimsy and not as good as the Granada.

The Granada was not the ultimate driving tool, but it gave sterling service for 10 years.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 10th February, 2004

Average review marks: 8.0 / 10, based on 1 review