1977 Ford Granada mk1 Ghia review from UK and Ireland
"Grunty armchair"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Drivers door rusted out... it is 27 years old! oil pump drive came adrift resulting in loss of oil pressure, but caught it in time.
Gearbox is on the way out.
General comments?
I love this car! I wanted a Mk1 granny after watching the sweeny as a kid. The 3.0 V6 essex is a torque monster, it will pull top gear from 15 mph, far superior to the later cologne engine.
As expected, it is also a pig on petrol! shows its age by lack of 5th gear, but still good for 110 if you push it. These old fords are ideal for the home mechanic, everything is easy on them.
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| 1978 - Granada Ghia X 2.8 petrol Rock solid build, cast iron reliability, excellent ride quality and sterling service |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 V6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 130000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 138000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Cortina |
| Date of Entry | 2nd May, 2004 |