1971 Ford Escort vs. 1972 Ford Granada
To start off, 1972 Ford Granada is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Escort 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 87 more horse power than 1971 Ford Escort. (38 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Granada weights approximately 456 kg more than 1971 Ford Escort. 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 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Escort. (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford Escort | 1972 Ford Granada | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Escort | Granada |
Year Released | 1971 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 2551 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 201 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1261 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2780 mm |