1970 Ford Cortina vs. 1972 Ford Granada
To start off, 1972 Ford Granada is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 2,551 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Granada (125 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (97 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Granada weights approximately 259 kg more than 1970 Ford Cortina. 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, 1972 Ford Granada (201 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Cortina | 1972 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Cortina | Granada |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2551 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 201 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 1261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 64 L |
