1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1985 Ford Granada
To start off, 1985 Ford Granada is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Cortina (107 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1985 Ford Granada. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Granada weights approximately 210 kg more than 1976 Ford Cortina.
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 Ford Cortina (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Granada. (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Granada. 1985 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 1976 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1976 Ford Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Cortina | 1985 Ford Granada | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Cortina | Granada |
Year Released | 1976 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 107 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2780 mm |