1977 Ford Granada vs. 1996 Plymouth Prowler
To start off, 1996 Plymouth Prowler 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 3,518 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Plymouth Prowler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Plymouth Prowler (253 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1977 Ford Granada. (135 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Plymouth Prowler should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Granada weights approximately 133 kg more than 1996 Plymouth Prowler.
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 Plymouth Prowler (345 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Granada. (216 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Plymouth Prowler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Granada | 1996 Plymouth Prowler | |
Make | Ford | Plymouth |
Model | Granada | Prowler |
Year Released | 1977 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2791 cc | 3518 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 253 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 345 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1417 kg | 1284 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 46 L |