1977 Ford Granada vs. 1977 Holden Gemini
To start off, both 1977 Ford Granada and 1977 Holden Gemini were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,270 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Holden Gemini (81 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1977 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Holden Gemini should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Granada weights approximately 600 kg more than 1977 Holden Gemini.
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 (197 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Holden Gemini. (127 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Holden Gemini.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Granada | 1977 Holden Gemini | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Granada | Gemini |
Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3270 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 197 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2410 mm |