1977 Ford Granada vs. 1979 Ford Limited
To start off, 1979 Ford Limited 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 4,947 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford Limited is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Limited weights approximately 425 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. 1979 Ford Limited 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. 1979 Ford Limited will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford Granada | 1979 Ford Limited | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Granada | Limited |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 4947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2910 mm |
