1979 Ford Granada vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 1979 Ford Granada is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Escort would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Escort (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1979 Ford Granada. (96 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Granada weights approximately 586 kg more than 1975 Ford Escort.
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 (284 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (163 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Granada | 1975 Ford Escort | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Granada | Escort |
Year Released | 1979 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4092 cc | 1845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 284 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 914 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2410 mm |