1977 Ford Granada vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 28 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 2,110 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (115 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1977 Ford Granada. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Granada weights approximately 101 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic.
Because 1977 Ford Granada is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1977 Ford Granada. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 Honda Civic (149 Nm) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Granada. (120 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Granada. 2005 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1977 Ford Granada has manual transmission. 1977 Ford Granada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford Granada | 2005 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Granada | Civic |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2110 cc | 1686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1174 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 50 L |
