1968 Ford GT 40 vs. 1984 Ford Granada

To start off, 1984 Ford Granada is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,948 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford GT 40 (424 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 350 more horse power than 1984 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Granada weights approximately 275 kg more than 1968 Ford GT 40.

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 Ford GT 40 (637 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 518 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Granada. (119 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1968 Ford GT 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Granada.

Compare all specifications:

1968 Ford GT 40 1984 Ford Granada
Make Ford Ford
Model GT 40 Granada
Year Released 1968 1984
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 4948 cc 1593 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 424 HP 74 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 637 Nm 119 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 3200 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 960 kg 1235 kg
Vehicle Length 4350 mm 4780 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1810 mm
Vehicle Height 980 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2420 mm 2780 mm


 

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