GTP Cool Wall: 1977–1985 Ford Granada

[Wiegert]

1977–1985 Ford Granada nominated by @Jet Badger

Body Style: 2/4-door saloon, 5-door estate
Engines:
Petrol: 1.6L I4, 1.7L V4, 2.0L I4, 2.0L V6, 2.3L V6, 2.8L V6
Diesel: 2.0L Peugeot I4, 2.1L Peugeot I4, 2.5L Peugeot I4
Power:
Petrol: 75 hp (1.6), 70-73 hp (1.7), 99-101 hp (2.0 I4), 90 hp (2.0 V6), 108-114 hp (2.3), 135-160 hp (2.8)
Diesel: 54 hp (2.0), 63 hp (2.1), 69 hp (2.5)
Torque: 88-204 lb-ft
Weight: 1190-1430 kg
Transmission: 4/5-speed manual, 3-speed automatic
Drivetrain: Front-engine, rear wheel drive​

Spoiler: Additional Pics

 

[Jet Badger]

I want one with amber foglights, that little plastic spoiler and a modern V6. Give.

 

[MatskiMonk]

Not sure if I like them, but don't find them cool -- or if I don't like them, but do think they are cool.

 

[ThrasherDBS]

To me it looks tasteful in a subdued sort of way. Could do without the Mercedes taillights though.

Cool.

 

[Cowboy]

Nice looking Euro Ford.

High Meh.

 

[Dagger311]

Uncool.

 

[Ken]

Wow, a bucket of white paint. Seriously, I'm looking at a bucket of white paint. You know why? Because it's more interesting then this car.

 

[Roger the Horse]

The most interesting thing about this car is how quickly they seemed to disappear from the roads about 10 or 15 years ago.

 

[AudiMan2011]

My dad had a Granada before he got a Vauxhall Carlton. Can't remember if it was this generation though.

Still Uncool.

 

[SlipZtrEm]

The thought of someone having to drive this around with a 54bhp diesel is just so depressing.

Not that the engine selection makes this Uncool. It's not a looker, and while bigger saloons can be cool, and cars from the late 70's, this just isn't one of them. The rally lights on such a big car is such a strange look.

 

[Dennisch]

The most interesting thing about this car is how quickly they seemed to disappear from the roads about 10 or 15 years ago.

I can remember them being quite numerous on the roads. But they all went they way of the E-Kadett.

Still a cool vehicle though.

 

[Tornado]

It's not a looker, and while bigger saloons can be cool, and cars from the late 70's, this just isn't one of them.

It could be worse.

 

[Fastcarguy]

Pretty good looking with the right options. low cool. The one in the image on top looks really good. Could make a great sleeper with a modern V8 swap.

 

[Wiegert]

More admirable than a Mk5 Cortina. But only really cool if your first name is George. Last name Cowley.

 

[Tyger]

This is just nudging modern classic for me, but only with the bigger engines. Ultimately it was just a big Cortina, ridiculously common back in the day, almost ridiculously rare now. Extra points for some packing a rare V4. Cool.

 

[Joey D]

The only thing I find remotely cool about it is the bumper mounted lights.

 

[Tyger]

The only thing I find remotely cool about it is the bumper mounted lights.

Aww those were only an option

 

[synchromesh]

Meh, not bad at all.

 

[Sage Ages]

Inoffensive.

 

[Slash]

It could be worse.

I'd rather have that because 351 Windsor.


At least its ballsier.

 

[Sage Ages]

At least its ballsier.

Isn't that one much heavier, and with less gears?

 

[Adamgp]

Meh.

 

[SlipZtrEm]

I'd rather have that because 351 Windsor.


At least its ballsier.

The only thing ballsier is the tag line. Seriously, Ford?!

 

[niky]

We used to rag about in one with a vinyl top and a 2.0... until it rusted to pieces.

Cool just for the memories.

 

[Murcie_LP640]

Looks kind of like an XD-XF Falcon. Which is decent enough, I suppose, but the engines don't appear to be as interesting and, like the Falcon, I suspect it wasn't really all that outstanding or outlandish in any real way.

Meh.

 

[Liquid]

Ford Granddad

Uncool

 

[SVT Cobra GT]

I'd rather have that because 351 Windsor.


At least its ballsier.

Why not slot a 351 in a Euro Granada?

Anyway, old skool Ford that now turns heads and one of the few retro cars that hasn't fallen into the hands of the stanced mob. Cool. I'll have a 2.8 Ghia please.

 

[Stotty]

A 2.8i Ghia was the DB's back in the day

Not cool.

 

[E28]

Anyway, old skool Ford that now turns heads and one of the few retro cars that hasn't fallen into the hands of the stanced mob. Cool. I'll have a 2.8 Ghia please.

There's uh... There's a few of them about.

 

[Vegard]

Could make a great sleeper with a modern V8 swap.

That's a twin turbo 715 cui pushing ~2000 hp.

Ford Grandad

Uncool

I was about to post that.