1981 Ford Granada vs. 1967 AC Cobra
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 AC Cobra would be higher. At 6,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 AC Cobra (410 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 278 kg more than 1967 AC Cobra.
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, 1967 AC Cobra (651 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 435 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Granada | 1967 AC Cobra | |
| Make | Ford | AC |
| Model | Granada | Cobra |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2790 cc | 6997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 410 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 107.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1147 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2290 mm |
