2008 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1984 Ford Granada
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 24 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 6,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette (430 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 356 more horse power than 1984 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 675 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, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette (575 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 456 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Granada. (119 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Corvette | 1984 Ford Granada | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | Granada |
Year Released | 2008 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6162 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 430 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 575 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2780 mm |