Ford benchmarked the Mercedes-Benz 280 for its styling and dimensions, then built it on a chassis derived from the 1960–1965 Falcon.
Lead trim: 200 Thriftpower I6
Ford Granada (North America)1975–1980
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FactFord benchmarked the Mercedes-Benz 280 for its styling and dimensions, then built it on a chassis derived from the 1960–1965 Falcon.
The first North American Ford Granada was introduced for the 1975 model year as a compact sedan and coupé slotted between the Maverick and the Torino. Originally meant to replace the Maverick, its development was heavily influenced by the 1973 oil crisis, and it was repackaged as a premium car in its segment while the Maverick continued to 1977. It shared its name with Ford of Europe's flagship but not its body, and was built at Mahwah, New Jersey, and Wayne, Michigan, alongside the Mercury Monarch. Engines were 200 and 250 cu in sixes and 302 and 351 V8s.
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Trims & Figures
4 published trims in the catalogue. A blank is a figure not recorded, not zero.
| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200 Thriftpower I6 | 1975–1980 | 3.3 L I6 | — | — | — | RWD | — | — |
| 250 Thriftpower I6 | 1975–1980 | 4.1 L I6 | — | — | — | RWD | — | — |
| 302 Windsor V8 | 1975–1980 | 4.9 L V8 | — | — | — | RWD | — | — |
| 351 Windsor V8 | 1975–1980 | 5.8 L V8 | — | — | — | RWD | — | — |
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The 1982 Granada was among the first US Fords to wear the blue oval on the outside, an emblem absent from North American car exteriors since the 1930s.
Ford benchmarked the Mercedes-Benz 280 for its styling and dimensions, then built it on a chassis derived from the 1960–1965 Falcon.
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