1973 Ford Granada vs. 1998 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 1998 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Granada would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 SsangYong Chairman H (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1973 Ford Granada. (138 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 156 kg more than 1973 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, 1973 Ford Granada (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 SsangYong Chairman H. (210 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 SsangYong Chairman H.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Ford Granada | 1998 SsangYong Chairman H | |
Make | Ford | SsangYong |
Model | Granada | Chairman H |
Year Released | 1973 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 90.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 88.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 1578 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2910 mm |