1984 Ford Granada vs. 1965 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1984 Ford Granada is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Granada (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1965 Vauxhall Victor. (57 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1965 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Granada weights approximately 360 kg more than 1965 Vauxhall Victor. 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, 1984 Ford Granada (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Vauxhall Victor. (115 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Vauxhall Victor.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Granada | 1965 Vauxhall Victor | |
Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
Model | Granada | Victor |
Year Released | 1984 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2550 mm |