1977 Ford Granada vs. 1981 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1981 Holden Commodore is newer by 4 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 2,837 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Holden Commodore (102 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1977 Ford Granada. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Granada weights approximately 55 kg more than 1981 Holden Commodore.
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, 1981 Holden Commodore (192 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Granada. (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1981 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 | 1981 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Granada | Commodore |
Year Released | 1977 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2110 cc | 2837 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 192 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2670 mm |