1982 Ford Granada vs. 1977 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1982 Ford Granada is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Peugeot 504 (91 HP) has 17 more horse power than 1982 Ford Granada. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1982 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, 1977 Peugeot 504 (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Granada. (119 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1977 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Granada | 1977 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Granada | 504 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1591 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 91 HP |
Torque | 119 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2910 mm |