1981 Ford Granada vs. 1977 Ford 2000
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford 2000 would be higher. Both 1981 Ford Granada and 1977 Ford 2000 are equipped with a 1,993 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford 2000 (100 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford 2000 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford 2000 weights approximately 32 kg more than 1981 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, 1981 Ford Granada (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford 2000. (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford 2000.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Granada | 1977 Ford 2000 | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Granada | 2000 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1332 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2780 mm |