1979 Ford Granada vs. 2000 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2000 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 21 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 4,184 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 SsangYong Chairman H (198 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1979 Ford Granada. (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 110 kg more than 1979 Ford Granada. 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, 2000 SsangYong Chairman H (272 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Granada. (262 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Granada | 2000 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | Ford | SsangYong |
| Model | Granada | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4184 cc | 2787 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 272 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2910 mm |
