1977 AMC Matador vs. 1977 Ford Granada
To start off, both 1977 AMC Matador and 1977 Ford Granada were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 AMC Matador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Granada (160 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1977 AMC Matador. (120 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1977 AMC Matador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 AMC Matador weights approximately 461 kg more than 1977 Ford Granada.
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, 1977 AMC Matador (298 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Granada. (220 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1977 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Granada. 1977 AMC Matador has automatic transmission and 1977 Ford Granada has manual transmission. 1977 Ford Granada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 AMC Matador will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 AMC Matador | 1977 Ford Granada | |
| Make | AMC | Ford |
| Model | Matador | Granada |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4982 cc | 2790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 68.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1861 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 92 L | 61 L |
