1975 Ford Granada vs. 2010 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 35 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 3,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country (175 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1975 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 466 kg more than 1975 Ford Granada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 Ford Granada is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Ford Granada. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country (278 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Granada. (197 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Granada | 2010 Chrysler Town & Country | |
| Make | Ford | Chrysler |
| Model | Granada | Town & Country |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3272 cc | 3300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5144 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1953 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3078 mm |
