1975 Ford Granada vs. 1969 Ford Capri
To start off, 1975 Ford Granada is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Capri would be higher. At 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Capri (101 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1975 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Granada weights approximately 470 kg more than 1969 Ford Capri.
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 Ford Granada (197 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (153 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Granada | 1969 Ford Capri | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Granada | Capri |
Year Released | 1975 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3272 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 197 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2570 mm |