1977 Ford Granada vs. 1977 Rover 2600
To start off, both 1977 Ford Granada and 1977 Rover 2600 were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Granada (160 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1977 Rover 2600. (136 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1977 Rover 2600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Granada weights approximately 52 kg more than 1977 Rover 2600. 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 (220 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Rover 2600. (206 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Rover 2600. 1977 Rover 2600 has automatic transmission and 1977 Ford Granada has manual transmission. 1977 Ford Granada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Rover 2600 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford Granada | 1977 Rover 2600 | |
| Make | Ford | Rover |
| Model | Granada | 2600 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2790 cc | 2596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1348 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 65 L |
