1957 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1978 Ford Granada
To start off, 1978 Ford Granada is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,638 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (230 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1978 Ford Granada. (96 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Granada weights approximately 124 kg more than 1957 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Granada. (284 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1957 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Chevrolet Corvette | 1978 Ford Granada | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | Granada |
Year Released | 1957 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4638 cc | 4092 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 284 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1376 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2800 mm |