1977 Ford Granada vs. 1982 Suzuki Cervo

To start off, 1982 Suzuki Cervo 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 109 more horse power than 1982 Suzuki Cervo. (26 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1982 Suzuki Cervo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Granada weights approximately 882 kg more than 1982 Suzuki Cervo. 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 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Suzuki Cervo. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Suzuki Cervo. 1977 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 1982 Suzuki Cervo has manual transmission. 1982 Suzuki Cervo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1977 Ford Granada 1982 Suzuki Cervo
Make Ford Suzuki
Model Granada Cervo
Year Released 1977 1982
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 2791 cc 538 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 3 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 135 HP 26 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 216 Nm 52 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 3000 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 1417 kg 535 kg
Vehicle Length 4660 mm 3200 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1400 mm
Vehicle Height 1390 mm 1220 mm
Wheelbase Size 2780 mm 2040 mm


 

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