1972 Ford Granada vs. 1975 Volvo 66
To start off, 1975 Volvo 66 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 2,551 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Granada (125 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1975 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1975 Volvo 66.
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) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Volvo 66. (94 Nm). This means 1972 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volvo 66. 1975 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 1972 Ford Granada has manual transmission. 1972 Ford Granada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Granada | 1975 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Granada | 66 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2551 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 201 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66.8 mm | 77 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1550 mm |
