1972 Ford Granada vs. 1995 Porsche 965
To start off, 1995 Porsche 965 is newer by 23 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 965 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 965 (356 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 1972 Ford Granada. (125 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 965 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Porsche 965 weights approximately 209 kg more than 1972 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, 1995 Porsche 965 (530 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Granada. (201 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 965 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Granada | 1995 Porsche 965 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Granada | 965 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2551 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 356 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 201 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66.8 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2270 mm |
