1975 Ford Granada vs. 1982 Talbot Tagora
To start off, 1982 Talbot Tagora is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Granada would be higher. At 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Talbot Tagora (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1975 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Talbot Tagora should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Granada weights approximately 245 kg more than 1982 Talbot Tagora.
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 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Talbot Tagora. (181 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Talbot Tagora.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Granada | 1982 Talbot Tagora | |
| Make | Ford | Talbot |
| Model | Granada | Tagora |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3272 cc | 2155 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2820 mm |
