1977 Ford Granada vs. 1981 Porsche 911
To start off, 1981 Porsche 911 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 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Porsche 911 (232 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1977 Ford Granada. (160 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Granada weights approximately 140 kg more than 1981 Porsche 911.
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 Porsche 911 (284 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Granada. (220 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1981 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Granada | 1981 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Granada | 911 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2790 cc | 3164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 284 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 74.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 80 L |