1997 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Granada would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette (345 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 30 kg more than 1997 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Chevrolet Corvette | 1981 Ford Granada | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | Granada |
Year Released | 1997 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5666 cc | 2790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 68.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2780 mm |