1975 Dodge Aspen vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Dodge Aspen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Dodge Aspen would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Dodge Aspen (173 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Dodge Aspen should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 160 kg more than 1981 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 Dodge Aspen (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1975 Dodge Aspen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Dodge Aspen | 1981 Ford Granada | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Aspen | Granada |
Year Released | 1975 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 2548 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2780 mm |