History of the Ford Granada

History of the Granada
The 'rounded shape' Ford Granada, with its flush-fitting glass, made its debut in 1985, a large five-door car with a huge interior. Initially, the engine line-up was unremarkable; underpowered 1.8 and 2.0-litre four cylinder units; 2.4 and 2.9-litre V6s. Plus a nasty, noisy 2.5-litre diesel.The 1.8 and 2.4-litre variants didn't last long fortunately, and the carburettor 2.0-litre gave way to a fuel-injected engine of similar size in 1990, when a saloon was also added to the line-up.

Used Ford Granada for sale
Avoid 1.8-litre and early 2.0-litre petrol cars and the normally aspirated diesel. Look out for ex-police cars and ex-taxis.

Ford Granada Typical Pricing
A 2.5-litre turbo diesel from 1994 will be in the region of £1,000 and the last of the thirsty 2.9-litre petrol engined models cost around £1,400 on a 1995 M-plate. Ford Granada Parts
Looking for a big car on a small budget? Ford's Granada offers a lot of car for the money - no question. The Ford Granada was replaced by the questionably styled Scorpio.

The 'rounded shape' Granada, with its flush-fitting glass, made its debut in 1985, a large five-door car with a huge interior. Initially, the engine line-up was unremarkable; underpowered 1.8 and 2.0-litre four cylinder units; 2.4 and 2.9-litre V6s. Plus a nasty, noisy 2.5-litre diesel. There was also a 4x4 option on 2.9-litre models, which lasted between 1987 and 1990. A rather dowdy image but a lot of car. The major drawback is the fuel consumption and high insurance premiums.

Prices for a 1993 K-plate 2.0-litre LX start at £600, while a 1994 M-plate Executive Estate with the same engine will be £900. A 2.5-litre turbo diesel from 1994 will be in the region of £1,000 and the last of the thirsty 2.9-litre petrol engined models cost around £1,400 on a 1995 M-plate.

Avoid 1.8-litre and early 2.0-litre petrol cars and the normally aspirated diesel. Look out for ex-police cars and ex-taxis. Steer clear of high mileage examples; the odometer might lie but sagging driver's seats and shiny steering wheel rims won't. (approx based on a Ford Granada 2.9 V6) A starter motor is just over £160 (plus a £30 surcharge for the old unit), a front wing about £115, a door mirror is around £70 and a tail lamp is about £50. On the road, the big Ford handles pretty well for a car of its size - though potholes can be a little unsettling for it. The steering, though a little light at first, builds in 'feel' as your speed rises enabling the car to be hustled along with surprising pace if the need arises. Behind the wheel, everything falls to hand easily.