1979 Ford Granada vs. 1988 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1988 Holden Commodore is newer by 9 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 5,044 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Holden Commodore (164 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1979 Ford Granada. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Holden Commodore 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 1988 Holden Commodore.
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, 1988 Holden Commodore (324 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Granada. (262 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1988 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Granada | 1988 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Granada | Commodore |
Year Released | 1979 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4184 cc | 5044 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 164 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 262 Nm | 324 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2740 mm |