1977 Ford Granada vs. 1980 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1980 Holden Commodore is newer by 3 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 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Granada (160 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1980 Holden Commodore. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1980 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Granada weights approximately 157 kg more than 1980 Holden Commodore. 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, 1980 Holden Commodore (231 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Granada. (220 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1980 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford Granada | 1980 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Granada | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 3298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1417 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2670 mm |
