1969 Dodge Coronet vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Dodge Coronet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Dodge Coronet would be higher. At 3,690 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Dodge Coronet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Dodge Coronet (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (112 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Dodge Coronet should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Dodge Coronet weights approximately 20 kg more than 1981 Ford Granada. 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, 1969 Dodge Coronet (292 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Dodge Coronet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada. 1981 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 1969 Dodge Coronet has manual transmission. 1969 Dodge Coronet will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Dodge Coronet | 1981 Ford Granada | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Coronet | Granada |
Year Released | 1969 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3690 cc | 2292 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2780 mm |