1990 Ford Granada vs. 2012 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Granada would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (430 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 280 more horse power than 1990 Ford Granada. (150 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 121 kg more than 1990 Ford Granada. 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, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (574 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 341 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Granada. (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Granada. 1990 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 2012 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2012 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford Granada | 2012 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
Model | Granada | Corvette |
Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2933 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 430 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 233 Nm | 574 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1461 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4435 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1844 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1247 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2685 mm |