1977 Ford Granada vs. 1955 Ford Zephyr

To start off, 1977 Ford Granada is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Granada (135 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1955 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Granada weights approximately 272 kg more than 1955 Ford Zephyr. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 Ford Granada (216 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Zephyr. (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Zephyr. 1977 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 1955 Ford Zephyr has manual transmission. 1955 Ford Zephyr will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1977 Ford Granada 1955 Ford Zephyr
Make Ford Ford
Model Granada Zephyr
Year Released 1977 1955
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2791 cc 2260 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 135 HP 57 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 216 Nm 151 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 93 mm 79.4 mm
Engine Stroke Size 68.5 mm 76.2 mm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1417 kg 1145 kg
Vehicle Length 4660 mm 4370 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1630 mm
Vehicle Height 1390 mm 1550 mm
Wheelbase Size 2780 mm 2650 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 L 40 L


 

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