1979 Dodge Aspen vs. 1972 Ford Granada
To start off, 1979 Dodge Aspen is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Granada would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Granada (125 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1979 Dodge Aspen. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1979 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 204 kg more than 1972 Ford Granada.
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, 1979 Dodge Aspen (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Granada. (201 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Dodge Aspen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Dodge Aspen | 1972 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Aspen | Granada |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 2551 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 201 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 117.5 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2780 mm |
