1968 Ford Escort vs. 1982 Ford Granada
To start off, 1982 Ford Granada is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Granada (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (56 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Granada weights approximately 495 kg more than 1968 Ford Escort. 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, 1982 Ford Granada (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (98 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 1982 Ford Granada | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Escort | Granada |
Year Released | 1968 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 98 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2780 mm |