1993 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1991 Ford Granada
To start off, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 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 109 more horse power than 1991 Ford Granada. (192 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 91 kg more than 1991 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 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ford Granada. (275 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1993 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ford Granada. 1991 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 1993 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1993 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Chevrolet Corvette | 1991 Ford Granada | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | Granada |
Year Released | 1993 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2935 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 192 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 461 Nm | 275 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1513 kg | 1422 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2710 mm |