1987 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1990 Ford Granada
To start off, 1990 Ford Granada is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette (245 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1990 Ford Granada. (92 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 128 kg more than 1990 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, 1987 Chevrolet Corvette (467 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Granada. (204 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1987 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Chevrolet Corvette | 1990 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Corvette | Granada |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 92 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 467 Nm | 204 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 21.1:1 |
| Top Speed | 254 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2770 mm |
