1979 Ford Granada vs. 1978 Ford Capri
To start off, 1979 Ford Granada is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Capri would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Granada (96 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (87 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Granada weights approximately 475 kg more than 1978 Ford Capri. 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, 1979 Ford Granada (284 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Granada | 1978 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Granada | Capri |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4092 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2570 mm |
