1977 Ford Granada vs. 1988 Lancia Prisma

To start off, 1988 Lancia Prisma is newer by 11 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 59 more horse power than 1988 Lancia Prisma. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1988 Lancia Prisma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Granada weights approximately 467 kg more than 1988 Lancia Prisma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1977 Ford Granada is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1977 Ford Granada. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Lancia Prisma, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lancia Prisma. (105 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lancia Prisma. 1977 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 1988 Lancia Prisma has manual transmission. 1988 Lancia Prisma 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 1988 Lancia Prisma
Make Ford Lancia
Model Granada Prisma
Year Released 1977 1988
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2791 cc 1299 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 135 HP 76 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 216 Nm 105 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 3400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 93 mm 86.4 mm
Engine Stroke Size 68.5 mm 55.5 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.2:1 9.1:1
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1417 kg 950 kg
Vehicle Length 4660 mm 4190 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1630 mm
Vehicle Height 1390 mm 1390 mm
Wheelbase Size 2780 mm 2480 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 L 51 L