1982 Ford Granada vs. 1969 Ford Capri
To start off, 1982 Ford Granada is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Capri would be higher. Both 1982 Ford Granada and 1969 Ford Capri are equipped with a 1,993 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Capri (101 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1982 Ford Granada. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Granada weights approximately 270 kg more than 1969 Ford Capri.
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, 1969 Ford Capri (153 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Granada. (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Granada | 1969 Ford Capri | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Granada | Capri |
Year Released | 1982 | 1969 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
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 | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2570 mm |