1980 Ford Granada vs. 1976 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1980 Ford Granada is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ford Granada (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1976 Ford Maverick. (83 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Granada weights approximately 260 kg more than 1976 Ford Maverick. 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 Ford Granada (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Maverick. (205 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1980 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ford Granada | 1976 Ford Maverick | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Granada | Maverick |
Year Released | 1980 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4186 cc | 3272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 263 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2800 mm |