1966 Triumph Vitesse vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Triumph Vitesse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Triumph Vitesse would be higher. At 2,292 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Granada (112 HP) has 23 more horse power than 1966 Triumph Vitesse. (89 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1966 Triumph Vitesse.
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. 1981 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 1966 Triumph Vitesse has manual transmission. 1966 Triumph Vitesse will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Triumph Vitesse | 1981 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Triumph | Ford |
| Model | Vitesse | Granada |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2292 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine Bore Size | 74.7 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 60.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1820 mm |
