1968 Dodge Coronet vs. 1979 Ford Granada
To start off, 1979 Ford Granada is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Dodge Coronet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Dodge Coronet would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Dodge Coronet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Dodge Coronet (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1979 Ford Granada. (96 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Dodge Coronet should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Granada weights approximately 60 kg more than 1968 Dodge Coronet.
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 Dodge Coronet (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Granada. (284 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Coronet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Dodge Coronet | 1979 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Coronet | Granada |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 4092 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 284 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2800 mm |
