1977 Ford Granada vs. 1996 Ford Indigo
To start off, 1996 Ford Indigo is newer by 19 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 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Ford Indigo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Indigo (430 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 1977 Ford Granada. (160 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Indigo should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Granada weights approximately 247 kg more than 1996 Ford Indigo.
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, 1996 Ford Indigo (549 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Granada. (220 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Indigo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford Granada | 1996 Ford Indigo | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Granada | Indigo |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 549 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1417 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2900 mm |
