1976 Dodge Aspen vs. 1976 Ford Granada
To start off, both 1976 Dodge Aspen and 1976 Ford Granada were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Dodge Aspen (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1976 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Dodge Aspen should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Granada weights approximately 35 kg more than 1976 Dodge Aspen.
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 Dodge Aspen (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Granada. (197 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1976 Dodge Aspen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Dodge Aspen | 1976 Ford Granada | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Aspen | Granada |
Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3687 cc | 3272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 231 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2800 mm |