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Ford Granada GGTL,GGFL 1.7 (69 Hp)
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Ford Granada:
The European Ford Granada is an executive car manufactured by Ford Europe from 1972 until 1994.
The first-generation model was produced from 1972 to 1976 at Ford's German factory in Cologne and at its British factory in Dagenham. In 1976, production switched entirely to Germany. The original version was replaced in 1977 by a second-generation model which was produced until 1985. From 1985 to 1994, the Granada name was used, in the United Kingdom and Ireland only, for a third-generation model which was sold in other European markets as the Ford Scorpio and in North America as the Merkur Scorpio....(Read more on Wikipedia)
GGTL,GGFL Overview:
Ford Granada (GGTL,GGFL). A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 0 makes it ideal for daily use.
1.7 (69 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Underpowered for the Granada's size, best suited for leisurely city driving where speed is not a priority.
Fuel Economy
Similar to the 75 Hp version, but with slightly worse power-to-weight, potentially leading to more effort and similar or worse economy.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Spacious and comfortable interior
- • Wide range of engine options to suit different needs
- • Smooth ride quality, especially on longer journeys
- • Classic European executive car styling
- • Good highway cruiser (especially with larger engines)
Cons:
- • Base engines are significantly underpowered for the car's size
- • High fuel consumption for larger engines by modern standards
- • Lack of modern safety features (typical for its era)
- • Rust susceptibility (a common issue for vehicles of this period)
- • Handling can be ponderous, not a sporty drive
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Turnier (GGNL): 1972 - 1976).
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| Brand: | Ford |
| Model: | Granada |
| Generation: | GGTL,GGFL |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.7 (69 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1974 |
| End of production: | 1977 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Engine: | |
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| Power: | 69 Hp |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Performance: | |
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| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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