1977 Ford Granada vs. 1997 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1997 Ford Scorpio is newer by 20 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 2,110 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Scorpio (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1977 Ford Granada. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Granada weights approximately 45 kg more than 1997 Ford Scorpio.
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, 1997 Ford Scorpio (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Granada. (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Granada | 1997 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Granada | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1977 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2110 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |