1971 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1977 Ford Granada
To start off, 1977 Ford Granada is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Granada (160 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1971 Chevrolet Camaro. (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1971 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 98 kg more than 1977 Ford Granada.
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, 1971 Chevrolet Camaro (318 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Granada. (220 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1971 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Chevrolet Camaro | 1977 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Camaro | Granada |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5025 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.4 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 68.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1417 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2780 mm |
