2007 Ford Territory vs. 1972 Ford Granada

To start off, 2007 Ford Territory is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Granada would be higher. At 3,984 cc, 2007 Ford Territory is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Territory (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1972 Ford Granada. (125 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Territory should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Territory weights approximately 755 kg more than 1972 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, 2007 Ford Territory (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Granada. (201 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Granada. 2007 Ford Territory has automatic transmission and 1972 Ford Granada has manual transmission. 1972 Ford Granada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford Territory will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Ford Territory 1972 Ford Granada
Make Ford Ford
Model Territory Granada
Year Released 2007 1972
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3984 cc 2551 cc
Horse Power 244 HP 125 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 380 Nm 201 Nm
Torque RPM 3250 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 92.3 mm 90.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99.3 mm 66.8 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.7:1 9.0:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2016 kg 1261 kg
Vehicle Length 4860 mm 4580 mm
Vehicle Width 1720 mm 1810 mm
Vehicle Height 1900 mm 1350 mm
Wheelbase Size 2850 mm 2780 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 76 L 64 L


 

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