1979 Ford Granada vs. 1984 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1984 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Granada would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Chevrolet Corvette (227 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1979 Ford Granada. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Granada weights approximately 82 kg more than 1984 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1984 Chevrolet Corvette (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Granada. (262 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Granada | 1984 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
Model | Granada | Corvette |
Year Released | 1979 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4184 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 262 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1438 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2450 mm |