1981 Ford Granada vs. 1968 Isuzu 117
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Isuzu 117. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Isuzu 117 would be higher. At 2,548 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Isuzu 117 (120 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Isuzu 117 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 355 kg more than 1968 Isuzu 117.
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 (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Isuzu 117. (142 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Isuzu 117.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Granada | 1968 Isuzu 117 | |
| Make | Ford | Isuzu |
| Model | Granada | 117 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2548 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 23.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 58 L |
