1989 Ford Granada vs. 1968 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1989 Ford Granada is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Granada (125 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1968 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Granada weights approximately 380 kg more than 1968 Ford Corsair. 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, 1989 Ford Granada (174 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ford Granada | 1968 Ford Corsair | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Granada | Corsair |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 72.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 116 L | 40 L |
