1979 Ford Granada vs. 1977 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1979 Ford Granada is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Vauxhall Chevette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Vauxhall Chevette would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Vauxhall Chevette (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1979 Ford Granada. (96 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Vauxhall Chevette should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Granada weights approximately 610 kg more than 1977 Vauxhall Chevette.
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 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Vauxhall Chevette. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Vauxhall Chevette.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Granada | 1977 Vauxhall Chevette | |
Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
Model | Granada | Chevette |
Year Released | 1979 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4092 cc | 2279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 284 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2410 mm |