1978 Ford Escort vs. 1990 Ford Granada
To start off, 1990 Ford Granada is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,933 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Granada (150 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1978 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Granada weights approximately 465 kg more than 1978 Ford Escort. 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, 1990 Ford Granada (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Escort. 1990 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 1978 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1978 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Escort | 1990 Ford Granada | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Escort | Granada |
Year Released | 1978 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 939 cc | 2933 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2770 mm |