1993 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1984 Ford Granada
To start off, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Granada would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette (301 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1984 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 278 kg more than 1984 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, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette (461 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Granada. (119 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1993 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Chevrolet Corvette | 1984 Ford Granada | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | Granada |
Year Released | 1993 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 461 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 77.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1513 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2780 mm |