1980 De Tomaso Longchamp vs. 1972 Ford Granada
To start off, 1980 De Tomaso Longchamp is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Granada would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 De Tomaso Longchamp is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 De Tomaso Longchamp (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1972 Ford Granada. (125 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 De Tomaso Longchamp should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 De Tomaso Longchamp weights approximately 554 kg more than 1972 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, 1980 De Tomaso Longchamp (481 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Granada. (201 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 De Tomaso Longchamp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 De Tomaso Longchamp | 1972 Ford Granada | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
| Model | Longchamp | Granada |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 2551 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 481 Nm | 201 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2780 mm |
