1972 Ford Granada vs. 1997 GMC Safari
To start off, 1997 GMC Safari is newer by 25 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 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 GMC Safari (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1972 Ford Granada. (125 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 GMC Safari weights approximately 694 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, 1997 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Granada. (201 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Granada. 1997 GMC Safari 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. 1997 GMC Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Granada | 1997 GMC Safari | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | Granada | Safari |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2551 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 201 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66.8 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 98 L |
