1977 Ford Granada vs. 1998 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1998 Ford Scorpio is newer by 21 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 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Granada (160 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1998 Ford Scorpio. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Granada weights approximately 187 kg more than 1998 Ford Scorpio. 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 (220 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Scorpio. (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Granada | 1998 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Granada | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1977 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1417 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |