1970 Ford Corsair vs. 1991 Ford Granada
To start off, 1991 Ford Granada is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 2,935 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Granada (192 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1970 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Granada weights approximately 537 kg more than 1970 Ford Corsair. 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, 1991 Ford Granada (275 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Corsair | 1991 Ford Granada | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Corsair | Granada |
Year Released | 1970 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 2935 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 192 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 275 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1422 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2710 mm |