1986 Ford Granada vs. 1968 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1986 Ford Granada is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,948 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford GT 40 (424 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 309 more horse power than 1986 Ford Granada. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Granada weights approximately 308 kg more than 1968 Ford GT 40.
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, 1968 Ford GT 40 (637 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 477 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Granada. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Ford GT 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ford Granada | 1968 Ford GT 40 | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Granada | GT 40 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 4948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 424 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1268 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 125 L |
