1972 Triumph 1500 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 Triumph 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Triumph 1500 would be higher. At 2,292 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Granada (112 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1972 Triumph 1500. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1972 Triumph 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 375 kg more than 1972 Triumph 1500. 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 (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Triumph 1500. (110 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Triumph 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Triumph 1500 | 1981 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Triumph | Ford |
| Model | 1500 | Granada |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 2292 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2780 mm |
