1977 Ford Granada vs. 1997 TVR Cerbera
To start off, 1997 TVR Cerbera 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 4,184 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 TVR Cerbera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 TVR Cerbera (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1977 Ford Granada. (160 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Granada weights approximately 292 kg more than 1997 TVR Cerbera.
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 TVR Cerbera (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Granada. (220 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1997 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford Granada | 1997 TVR Cerbera | |
| Make | Ford | TVR |
| Model | Granada | Cerbera |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 4184 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1417 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2580 mm |
