1977 Dodge Aspen vs. 1977 Ford Granada
To start off, both 1977 Dodge Aspen 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 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Granada (160 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1977 Dodge Aspen. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1977 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 65 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 Dodge Aspen (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Granada. (220 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1977 Dodge Aspen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Dodge Aspen | 1977 Ford Granada | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Aspen | Granada |
Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3687 cc | 2790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 231 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 117.5 mm | 68.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2780 mm |