1992 Ford Granada vs. 1998 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 1998 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ford Granada would be higher. At 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 672 more horse power than 1992 Ford Granada. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Granada weights approximately 320 kg more than 1998 TVR Speed 12.
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, 1998 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 714 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Granada. (167 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ford Granada | 1998 TVR Speed 12 | |
Make | Ford | TVR |
Model | Granada | Speed 12 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 7730 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 790 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7750 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 881 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 332 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 57 L |