1976 Dodge Aspen vs. 1977 Ford Granada
To start off, 1977 Ford Granada is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Dodge Aspen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Dodge Aspen would be higher. At 3,685 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Dodge Aspen (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1977 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Dodge Aspen should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Granada weights approximately 15 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 (244 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 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 1977 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Dodge Aspen | 1977 Ford Granada | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Aspen | Granada |
Year Released | 1976 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3685 cc | 3270 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2800 mm |