1977 Ford Granada vs. 1999 Venturi Atlantique
To start off, 1999 Venturi Atlantique is newer by 22 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, 1999 Venturi Atlantique (306 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1977 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Venturi Atlantique should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Granada weights approximately 210 kg more than 1999 Venturi Atlantique.
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, 1999 Venturi Atlantique (402 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Granada. (197 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Venturi Atlantique will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford Granada | 1999 Venturi Atlantique | |
| Make | Ford | Venturi |
| Model | Granada | Atlantique |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3270 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2510 mm |
