1964 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1986 Ford Granada

To start off, 1986 Ford Granada is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Chevrolet Corvette (247 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1986 Ford Granada. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 112 kg more than 1986 Ford Granada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 1964 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Granada. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1964 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Granada.

Compare all specifications:

1964 Chevrolet Corvette 1986 Ford Granada
Make Chevrolet Ford
Model Corvette Granada
Year Released 1964 1986
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5354 cc 1993 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 247 HP 115 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 475 Nm 160 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 9.2:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1380 kg 1268 kg
Vehicle Length 4460 mm 4680 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1280 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 2500 mm 2770 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 76 L 45 L


 

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