1972 Ford Granada vs. 2010 Suzuki Equator
To start off, 2010 Suzuki Equator is newer by 38 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, 2010 Suzuki Equator (150 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1972 Ford Granada. (125 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Suzuki Equator should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Granada weights approximately 286 kg more than 2010 Suzuki Equator.
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 @ 3500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Suzuki Equator. (171 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Suzuki Equator. 2010 Suzuki Equator 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. 2010 Suzuki Equator will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Granada | 2010 Suzuki Equator | |
| Make | Ford | Suzuki |
| Model | Granada | Equator |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2551 cc | 2501 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 201 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 80 L |
