Ford Granada Coupe (GGCL) 2.5 (125 Hp)


Overall Rating

6.7 / 10
Safety N/A / 5
Not Rated
Engine 3.0 / 5
Value 3.5 / 5
Performance 3.5 / 5
Comfort 4.0 / 5
People\'s Opinion N/A / 5
Not Rated

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)

Coupe (GGCL) Overview:

Ford Granada (Coupe (GGCL)). A two-door car with a fixed roof, known for its sporty design and dynamic performance. Seating for 0 makes it ideal for daily use.

2.5 (125 Hp) Verdict:

Rating 4 stars

Performance Verdict

A good balance of power for its time, providing more confident acceleration and improved highway cruising ability compared to the 2.3L.

Fuel Economy

Similar to the 2.3, fuel economy will be a secondary consideration compared to the enhanced performance it offers.

Best Use Case: Highway / Mixed Driving

Pros and Cons:

Pros:

  • • Classic European styling and presence
  • • Comfortable and smooth ride quality
  • • Range of capable V6 engine options
  • • Spacious interior for a coupe
  • • Good highway cruiser capabilities

Cons:

  • • Dated safety features by modern standards
  • • Fuel economy is not a strong point
  • • Potential for rust issues in older models
  • • Finding specific parts can be challenging
  • • Handling not as sharp as some sportier rivals

Specifications:

General:
Brand:Ford
Model:Granada
Generation:Coupe (GGCL)
Modification (Engine):2.5 (125 Hp)
Start of production:1972
End of production:1976
Powertrain Architecture:Internal Combustion engine
Body type:Coupe
Engine:
Power:125 Hp
Engine aspiration:Naturally aspirated engine
Performance:
Fuel Type:Petrol (Gasoline)

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