1977 Ford Granada vs. 1984 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1984 Holden Commodore is newer by 7 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 3,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Granada (160 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1984 Holden Commodore. (115 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1984 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Granada weights approximately 197 kg more than 1984 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, 1984 Holden Commodore (232 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Granada. (220 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1984 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Granada. 1984 Holden Commodore 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. 1984 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Granada | 1984 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Granada | Commodore |
Year Released | 1977 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 3298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 232 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1417 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2680 mm |