1984 Ford Granada vs. 1966 Ginetta G12
To start off, 1984 Ford Granada is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ginetta G12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ginetta G12 would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ginetta G12 (158 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1984 Ford Granada. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ginetta G12 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Granada weights approximately 513 kg more than 1966 Ginetta G12.
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, 1966 Ginetta G12 (170 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Granada. (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1966 Ginetta G12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Granada | 1966 Ginetta G12 | |
Make | Ford | Ginetta |
Model | Granada | G12 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 787 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 3560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2290 mm |