1977 Ford Granada vs. 1980 ZIL 4104
To start off, 1980 ZIL 4104 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 7,695 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 ZIL 4104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 ZIL 4104 (311 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1977 Ford Granada. (160 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 1918 kg more than 1977 Ford Granada. 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 ZIL 4104 (608 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 388 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Granada. (220 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1980 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Granada. 1980 ZIL 4104 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. 1980 ZIL 4104 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Granada | 1980 ZIL 4104 | |
Make | Ford | ZIL |
Model | Granada | 4104 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 7695 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 608 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 108.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 105 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1417 kg | 3335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2100 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3340 mm |