1975 Ford Granada vs. 1971 Ford Capri
To start off, 1975 Ford Granada is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Capri would be higher. At 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Capri (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1975 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 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 438 kg more than 1971 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, 1971 Ford Capri (224 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Granada. (197 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Granada | 1971 Ford Capri | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Granada | Capri |
Year Released | 1975 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3272 cc | 2637 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 197 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1062 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2570 mm |