1981 Ford Granada vs. 1965 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 2,292 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Granada (112 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (97 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 309 kg more than 1965 Ford Corsair. 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, 1981 Ford Granada (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (164 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Granada | 1965 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Granada | Corsair |
Year Released | 1981 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2292 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 164 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 mm | 72.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1031 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2370 mm |