1972 Checker Aerobus vs. 1979 Ford Granada
To start off, 1979 Ford Granada is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Checker Aerobus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Checker Aerobus would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Checker Aerobus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Checker Aerobus (186 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1979 Ford Granada. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Checker Aerobus should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Checker Aerobus weights approximately 885 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, 1972 Checker Aerobus (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Granada. (262 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 Checker Aerobus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Checker Aerobus | 1979 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Checker | Ford |
| Model | Aerobus | Granada |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1979 |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4184 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 186 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2405 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6690 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4760 mm | 2800 mm |
