1976 Ford Granada vs. 1966 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1976 Ford Granada is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Granada (74 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1966 Wartburg 312. (44 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1966 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Granada weights approximately 540 kg more than 1966 Wartburg 312. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Ford Granada (197 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Granada | 1966 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Ford | Wartburg |
| Model | Granada | 312 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3272 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2460 mm |
