1972 Ford Granada vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 40 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 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1972 Ford Granada. (125 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche 911 weights approximately 119 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, 2012 Porsche 911 (389 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Granada. (201 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Granada | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Granada | 911 |
Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2551 cc | 3400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 201 Nm | 389 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4491 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1808 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1303 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2451 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 64 L |