1983 Ford Granada vs. 1968 Ford 17
To start off, 1983 Ford Granada is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford 17 would be higher. At 1,812 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Ford 17 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford 17 (81 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1983 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford 17 should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Granada weights approximately 115 kg more than 1968 Ford 17.
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, 1968 Ford 17 (132 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford Granada. (119 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1968 Ford 17 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ford Granada | 1968 Ford 17 | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Granada | 17 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2710 mm |
