1966 Ford Falcon vs. 1977 Ford Granada
To start off, 1977 Ford Granada is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,270 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Falcon (106 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1977 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Granada weights approximately 381 kg more than 1966 Ford Falcon.
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 (197 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Falcon. (188 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Falcon | 1977 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Falcon | Granada |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2782 cc | 3270 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1119 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2800 mm |
