1975 Chrysler Sedan vs. 1977 Ford Granada
To start off, 1977 Ford Granada is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Chrysler Sedan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Chrysler Sedan would be higher. At 4,342 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Chrysler Sedan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Chrysler Sedan (200 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1977 Ford Granada. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Chrysler Sedan should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Chrysler Sedan weights approximately 245 kg more than 1977 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, 1975 Chrysler Sedan (355 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Granada. (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1975 Chrysler Sedan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Granada. 1975 Chrysler Sedan has automatic transmission and 1977 Ford Granada has manual transmission. 1977 Ford Granada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Chrysler Sedan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Chrysler Sedan | 1977 Ford Granada | |
Make | Chrysler | Ford |
Model | Sedan | Granada |
Year Released | 1975 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4342 cc | 2110 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 355 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2780 mm |