1967 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1980 Ford Granada
To start off, 1980 Ford Granada is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 6,490 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Chevrolet Impala (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1980 Ford Granada. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 449 kg more than 1980 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, 1967 Chevrolet Impala (556 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Granada. (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1967 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Chevrolet Impala | 1980 Ford Granada | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Impala | Granada |
Year Released | 1967 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6490 cc | 4186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 556 Nm | 263 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1969 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2800 mm |