1968 Ford Escort vs. 1991 Ford Granada
To start off, 1991 Ford Granada is newer by 23 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 2,935 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Granada (192 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort.
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, 1991 Ford Granada (275 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (67 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort. 1991 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 1968 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1968 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 1991 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Escort | Granada |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 939 cc | 2935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 67 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 125 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2710 mm |
