1956 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 1977 Ford Granada
To start off, 1977 Ford Granada is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air would be higher. At 3,869 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air (148 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1977 Ford Granada. (135 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Granada.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air (278 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Granada. (216 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Chevrolet Bel Air | 1977 Ford Granada | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Bel Air | Granada |
Year Released | 1956 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3869 cc | 2791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 68.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 65 L |