1972 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1973 Ford Granada
To start off, 1973 Ford Granada is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ford Granada (138 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1972 Chevrolet Camaro. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1972 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 35 kg more than 1973 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, 1972 Chevrolet Camaro (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Granada. (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Granada. 1973 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 1972 Chevrolet Camaro has manual transmission. 1972 Chevrolet Camaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Chevrolet Camaro | 1973 Ford Granada | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Camaro | Granada |
Year Released | 1972 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4097 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.2 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 72.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1457 kg | 1422 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |