1985 Ford Granada vs. 1975 Ford Capri
To start off, 1985 Ford Granada is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Granada (74 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1975 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Granada weights approximately 250 kg more than 1975 Ford Capri. 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, 1985 Ford Granada (119 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Capri. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ford Granada | 1975 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Granada | Capri |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2570 mm |
