1972 Ford Granada vs. 2007 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2007 SsangYong Korando is newer by 35 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 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Granada (125 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2007 SsangYong Korando. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 2007 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 524 kg more than 1972 Ford Granada.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 SsangYong Korando (258 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Granada. (201 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Granada. 2007 SsangYong Korando 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. 2007 SsangYong Korando will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Granada | 2007 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Ford | SsangYong |
| Model | Granada | Korando |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2551 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 201 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66.8 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 76 L |
