1976 Chrysler Cordoba vs. 1979 Ford Granada
To start off, 1979 Ford Granada is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Chrysler Cordoba. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Chrysler Cordoba would be higher. At 5,201 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chrysler Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chrysler Cordoba weights approximately 650 kg more than 1979 Ford Granada.
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. 1976 Chrysler Cordoba has automatic transmission and 1979 Ford Granada has manual transmission. 1979 Ford Granada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Chrysler Cordoba will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Chrysler Cordoba | 1979 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ford |
| Model | Cordoba | Granada |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5201 cc | 1699 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2780 mm |
