1972 Ford Granada vs. 1975 Porsche 911
To start off, 1975 Porsche 911 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Granada would be higher. At 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Granada weights approximately 186 kg more than 1975 Porsche 911.
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, 1975 Porsche 911 (240 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Granada. (201 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Granada | 1975 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Granada | 911 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2551 cc | 2687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 201 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2270 mm |