1969 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1973 Ford Granada
To start off, 1973 Ford Granada is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 7,442 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 643 kg more than 1973 Ford Granada.
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. 1973 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 1969 Chevrolet Impala has manual transmission. 1969 Chevrolet Impala will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Chevrolet Impala | 1973 Ford Granada | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Impala | Granada |
Year Released | 1969 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7442 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 138 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2065 kg | 1422 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 64 L |