1978 Ford Granada 2-Door Sedan
The Granada was Ford's compact pitched as a small luxury car for 1978. Flory records 110,481 built for 1978 at a base price of $4,300.
Confidence
90%
Body code 81 is shared by the Granada, Granada Ghia and Granada ESS (option packages) in 1978; the VIN does not encode which.
8E81F218289
302 CID V8 (F)
Engine
2-Door Sedan
Body
Mahwah, NJ (E)
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
No factory image on file
1978 Ford Granada
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 8 | 1978 |
| Plant Code | E | Mahwah, NJ (E) |
| Model Code | 81 | Granada |
| Engine Code | F | 302 CID V8 (F) |
| Serial Number | 218289 | Production #218289 |
Basic Information
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1978
Body Style2-Door Sedan
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
EraMalaise Era
Engine & Details
Engine302 CID V8 (F)
Cylinders8
Displacement302 CID
Assembly PlantMahwah, NJ (E)
Plant CodeE
Pattern SourceFord
Original Specifications
Height53.3
Length197.7
Wheelbase109.9
Width74.0
Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)