1970 AC 428 vs. 1978 Ford Granada
To start off, 1978 Ford Granada is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 AC 428. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 AC 428 would be higher. At 7,003 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 AC 428 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 AC 428 (298 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1978 Ford Granada. (96 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Granada weights approximately 70 kg more than 1970 AC 428.
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, 1970 AC 428 (640 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 356 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Granada. (284 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1970 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1970 AC 428 | 1978 Ford Granada | |
Make | AC | Ford |
Model | 428 | Granada |
Year Released | 1970 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7003 cc | 4092 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 298 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 640 Nm | 284 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2800 mm |