1970 Ford 12 M vs. 1977 Ford Granada
To start off, 1977 Ford Granada is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 2,110 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Granada (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1970 Ford 12 M. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Granada weights approximately 425 kg more than 1970 Ford 12 M. 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, 1977 Ford Granada (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford 12 M. (93 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford 12 M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford 12 M | 1977 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | 12 M | Granada |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1305 cc | 2110 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2780 mm |
