1972 Ford Granada vs. 2006 Ascari KZ1
To start off, 2006 Ascari KZ1 is newer by 34 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 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ascari KZ1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ascari KZ1 (500 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 375 more horse power than 1972 Ford Granada. (125 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ascari KZ1 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ascari KZ1 weights approximately 89 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, 2006 Ascari KZ1 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 349 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Granada. (201 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Ascari KZ1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Granada | 2006 Ascari KZ1 | |
| Make | Ford | Ascari |
| Model | Granada | KZ1 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2551 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 201 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66.8 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2636 mm |
