1977 Ford Granada vs. 1975 Porsche 930
To start off, 1977 Ford Granada is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Porsche 930 (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1977 Ford Granada. (135 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Granada weights approximately 277 kg more than 1975 Porsche 930.
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, 1975 Porsche 930 (351 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Granada. (216 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Granada. 1977 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 1975 Porsche 930 has manual transmission. 1975 Porsche 930 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 | 1975 Porsche 930 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Granada | 930 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2791 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 351 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 70.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1417 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2510 mm |