1972 Holden Torana vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Holden Torana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Holden Torana would be higher. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Granada (112 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1972 Holden Torana. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1972 Holden Torana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 345 kg more than 1972 Holden Torana. 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, 1981 Ford Granada (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Holden Torana. (131 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Holden Torana. 1981 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 1972 Holden Torana has manual transmission. 1972 Holden Torana will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Holden Torana | 1981 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Holden | Ford |
| Model | Torana | Granada |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2780 mm |
