1973 Ford Granada vs. 1963 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1973 Ford Granada is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ford Granada (138 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1963 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Granada weights approximately 462 kg more than 1963 Ford Taunus. 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, 1973 Ford Granada (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Ford Granada | 1963 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Granada | Taunus |
Year Released | 1973 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 31 L |