1977 Ford Granada vs. 1998 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 1998 SsangYong Chairman H 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 3,270 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 SsangYong Chairman H (209 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1977 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 137 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, 1998 SsangYong Chairman H (318 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Granada. (197 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford Granada | 1998 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | Ford | SsangYong |
| Model | Granada | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3270 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1637 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2910 mm |
