1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vs. 1977 Ford Granada
To start off, both 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 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 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Granada (160 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. (145 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo weights approximately 13 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 Chevrolet Monte Carlo (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Granada. (220 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Granada. 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 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 Chevrolet Monte Carlo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 1977 Ford Granada | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Monte Carlo | Granada |
Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 332 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94.9 mm | 93.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 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 | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1417 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 65 L |