1989 Ford Granada vs. 1979 Triumph TR7
To start off, 1989 Ford Granada is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Triumph TR7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Triumph TR7 would be higher. Both 1989 Ford Granada and 1979 Triumph TR7 are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Granada (125 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1979 Triumph TR7. (91 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1979 Triumph TR7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Granada weights approximately 250 kg more than 1979 Triumph TR7. 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, 1979 Triumph TR7 (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Granada. (174 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Triumph TR7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Granada | 1979 Triumph TR7 | |
Make | Ford | Triumph |
Model | Granada | TR7 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2170 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 116 L | 55 L |