1979 Ford Granada vs. 1966 Vauxhall Viscount
To start off, 1979 Ford Granada is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Vauxhall Viscount. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Vauxhall Viscount would be higher. At 4,184 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Vauxhall Viscount (122 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1979 Ford Granada. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Vauxhall Viscount should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Granada weights approximately 140 kg more than 1966 Vauxhall Viscount.
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 Ford Granada (262 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Vauxhall Viscount. (241 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Vauxhall Viscount.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Granada | 1966 Vauxhall Viscount | |
Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
Model | Granada | Viscount |
Year Released | 1979 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4184 cc | 3294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 262 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2740 mm |