1977 Ford Granada vs. 1990 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1990 Ford Falcon is newer by 13 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 3,157 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Granada (160 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1990 Ford Falcon. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Falcon weights approximately 20 kg more than 1977 Ford Granada.
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, 1990 Ford Falcon (235 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Granada. (220 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Granada. 1990 Ford Falcon 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. 1990 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Granada | 1990 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Granada | Falcon |
Year Released | 1977 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2790 cc | 3157 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2800 mm |