1990 Ford Granada vs. 1970 Ford Capri

To start off, 1990 Ford Granada is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Capri would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Capri (138 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1990 Ford Granada. (92 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Granada weights approximately 287 kg more than 1970 Ford Capri.

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, 1970 Ford Capri (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Granada. (204 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Granada.

Compare all specifications:

1990 Ford Granada 1970 Ford Capri
Make Ford Ford
Model Granada Capri
Year Released 1990 1970
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2498 cc 2994 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 92 HP 138 HP
Engine RPM 4150 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 204 Nm 236 Nm
Torque RPM 2250 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 94 mm 93.7 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90 mm 72.4 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 21.1:1 8.9:1
Top Speed 171 km/hour 196 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1390 kg 1103 kg
Vehicle Length 4760 mm 4290 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1650 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1290 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 2570 mm