1977 Ford Granada vs. 1982 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1982 Holden Commodore is newer by 5 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 2,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Granada (135 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1982 Holden Commodore. (78 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1982 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Granada weights approximately 257 kg more than 1982 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, 1977 Ford Granada (216 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Holden Commodore. (140 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Granada | 1982 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Granada | Commodore |
Year Released | 1977 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2791 cc | 1892 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1417 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2670 mm |