1964 Ford Taunus vs. 1977 Ford Granada
To start off, 1977 Ford Granada is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 2,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Granada (135 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1964 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Granada weights approximately 457 kg more than 1964 Ford Taunus. 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, 1977 Ford Granada (216 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford Taunus | 1977 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Taunus | Granada |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 2791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1417 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 65 L |
