1976 Chrysler Cordoba vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 5 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. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Granada (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1976 Chrysler Cordoba. (133 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1976 Chrysler Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chrysler Cordoba weights approximately 495 kg more than 1981 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. Let's talk about torque, 1976 Chrysler Cordoba (333 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Chrysler Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada. 1976 Chrysler Cordoba has automatic transmission and 1981 Ford Granada has manual transmission. 1981 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 | 1981 Ford Granada | |
Make | Chrysler | Ford |
Model | Cordoba | Granada |
Year Released | 1976 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5201 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 333 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 93.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 68.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1325 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2780 mm |