1977 Ford Granada vs. 1968 Triumph Vitesse
To start off, 1977 Ford Granada is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Triumph Vitesse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Triumph Vitesse would be higher. At 2,110 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Triumph Vitesse (70 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1977 Ford Granada. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Triumph Vitesse should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Granada weights approximately 395 kg more than 1968 Triumph Vitesse.
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, 1968 Triumph Vitesse (125 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Granada. (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Triumph Vitesse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford Granada | 1968 Triumph Vitesse | |
| Make | Ford | Triumph |
| Model | Granada | Vitesse |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2110 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 53 L |
