1973 Ford Granada vs. 1965 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1973 Ford Granada is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Corsair 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 62 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (76 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Granada weights approximately 427 kg more than 1965 Ford Corsair. 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 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair. 1973 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 1965 Ford Corsair has manual transmission. 1965 Ford Corsair will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Ford Granada | 1965 Ford Corsair | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Granada | Corsair |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 93.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 60.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 45 L |
