1982 Ford Granada vs. 1971 Ford Capri
To start off, 1982 Ford Granada is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Granada (150 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1971 Ford Capri. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Granada weights approximately 350 kg more than 1971 Ford Capri. 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, 1971 Ford Capri (224 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Granada. (219 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 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 | 1971 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Granada | Capri |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 2637 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 219 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 69.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 202 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1412 kg | 1062 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 58 L |
