1977 Ford Granada vs. 1979 Ford Granada
To start off, 1979 Ford Granada is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Granada would be higher. At 4,184 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Granada (160 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1979 Ford Granada. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Granada weights approximately 120 kg more than 1977 Ford Granada.
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, 1979 Ford Granada (262 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Granada. (220 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Granada | 1979 Ford Granada | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Granada | Granada |
Year Released | 1977 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2790 cc | 4184 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 262 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2800 mm |