1977 Ford Granada vs. 1997 Kia Potentia
To start off, 1997 Kia Potentia 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 2,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Kia Potentia (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1977 Ford Granada. (135 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Kia Potentia should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Kia Potentia weights approximately 48 kg more than 1977 Ford Granada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1977 Ford Granada (216 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Kia Potentia. (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Kia Potentia.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Granada | 1997 Kia Potentia | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Granada | Potentia |
Year Released | 1977 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2791 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 87.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1417 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2720 mm |