1986 Ford Granada vs. 1976 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1986 Ford Granada is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Falcon (256 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1986 Ford Granada. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Falcon weights approximately 317 kg more than 1986 Ford Granada. 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, 1976 Ford Falcon (491 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 331 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Granada. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Granada. 1976 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1986 Ford Granada has manual transmission. 1986 Ford Granada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ford Granada | 1976 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Granada | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 5763 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 491 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1268 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2830 mm |
