1990 Ford Granada vs. 1970 Volkswagen K 70
To start off, 1990 Ford Granada is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Volkswagen K 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Volkswagen K 70 would be higher. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Granada (92 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1970 Volkswagen K 70. (91 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1970 Volkswagen K 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Granada weights approximately 340 kg more than 1970 Volkswagen K 70. 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, 1990 Ford Granada (204 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Volkswagen K 70. (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Volkswagen K 70.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford Granada | 1970 Volkswagen K 70 | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Granada | K 70 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 92 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 21.1:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 158 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2700 mm |