1976 Ford Granada vs. 1976 Simca 1100
To start off, both 1976 Ford Granada and 1976 Simca 1100 were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 15 more horse power than 1976 Simca 1100. (59 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1976 Simca 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Granada weights approximately 590 kg more than 1976 Simca 1100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 Ford Granada is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1976 Ford Granada. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 Simca 1100, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Granada (197 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Simca 1100. (86 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Simca 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Granada | 1976 Simca 1100 | |
| Make | Ford | Simca |
| Model | Granada | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3272 cc | 1118 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2530 mm |
