1990 Ford Granada vs. 1971 Ford GT 70
To start off, 1990 Ford Granada is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford GT 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford GT 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 7 more horse power than 1971 Ford GT 70. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford GT 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Granada weights approximately 625 kg more than 1971 Ford GT 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 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford GT 70. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford GT 70.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford Granada | 1971 Ford GT 70 | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Granada | GT 70 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 92 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 4000 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 | 225 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2330 mm |