1971 Chrysler Newport vs. 1979 Ford Granada
To start off, 1979 Ford Granada is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chrysler Newport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chrysler Newport would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chrysler Newport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chrysler Newport (173 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1979 Ford Granada. (96 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chrysler Newport should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chrysler Newport weights approximately 415 kg more than 1979 Ford Granada. 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, 1971 Chrysler Newport (387 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Granada. (284 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1971 Chrysler Newport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Chrysler Newport | 1979 Ford Granada | |
Make | Chrysler | Ford |
Model | Newport | Granada |
Year Released | 1971 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 4092 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 284 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1915 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2800 mm |