1982 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 1979 Ford Granada
To start off, 1982 De Tomaso Deauville is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Granada would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 De Tomaso Deauville (297 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1979 Ford Granada. (96 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 440 kg more than 1979 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, 1982 De Tomaso Deauville (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Granada. (284 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1982 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1982 De Tomaso Deauville | 1979 Ford Granada | |
Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
Model | Deauville | Granada |
Year Released | 1982 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 4092 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 297 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 284 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2800 mm |