1985 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1977 Ford Granada
To start off, 1985 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Granada would be higher. At 2,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Granada (135 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1985 Chevrolet Camaro. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1985 Chevrolet Camaro.
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 Ford Granada (216 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Chevrolet Camaro. (179 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Chevrolet Camaro | 1977 Ford Granada | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Camaro | Granada |
Year Released | 1985 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2474 cc | 2791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2780 mm |