1972 Chevrolet Chevelle vs. 1975 Ford Granada
To start off, 1975 Ford Granada is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1975 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Granada weights approximately 17 kg more than 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle.
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 Chevelle (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Granada. (197 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 Chevrolet Chevelle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Chevrolet Chevelle | 1975 Ford Granada | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Chevelle | Granada |
Year Released | 1972 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4097 cc | 3272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2800 mm |