1977 Ford Granada vs. 1981 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1981 Lincoln Town Car 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 495 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. 1981 Lincoln Town Car 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. 1981 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Granada | 1981 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Ford | Lincoln |
Model | Granada | Town Car |
Year Released | 1977 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 129 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2990 mm |