1983 Ford Granada vs. 1997 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 1997 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Ford Granada would be higher. At 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 TVR Speed 12 (800 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 726 more horse power than 1983 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Granada weights approximately 233 kg more than 1997 TVR Speed 12.
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, 1997 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 762 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford Granada. (119 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1997 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ford Granada | 1997 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Ford | TVR |
| Model | Granada | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 800 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 89 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2650 mm |
