1978 AMC Pacer vs. 1977 Ford Granada
To start off, 1978 AMC Pacer is newer by 1 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 4,228 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 AMC Pacer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Granada (160 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1978 AMC Pacer. (110 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1978 AMC Pacer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Granada weights approximately 49 kg more than 1978 AMC Pacer. 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, 1978 AMC Pacer (265 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Granada. (220 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1978 AMC Pacer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Granada. 1978 AMC Pacer 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. 1978 AMC Pacer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 AMC Pacer | 1977 Ford Granada | |
Make | AMC | Ford |
Model | Pacer | Granada |
Year Released | 1978 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4228 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 93.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 68.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1368 kg | 1417 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 65 L |