1968 Chevrolet Chevelle vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle would be higher. At 3,768 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle (140 HP) has 66 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle weights approximately 266 kg more than 1981 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, 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle (298 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (119 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle | 1981 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Chevelle | Granada |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3768 cc | 1591 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.4 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1501 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2780 mm |
