1959 Chrysler Imperial vs. 1975 Ford Granada
To start off, 1975 Ford Granada is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Chrysler Imperial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Chrysler Imperial would be higher. At 5,802 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Chrysler Imperial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Chrysler Imperial (276 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1975 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Chrysler Imperial should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 860 kg more than 1975 Ford Granada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Chrysler Imperial (510 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Granada. (197 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1959 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Chrysler Imperial | 1975 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ford |
| Model | Imperial | Granada |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5802 cc | 3272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3800 mm | 2800 mm |
