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Ford Granada Specs

Since 1975 the Granada has lost 2.4″ in length; since 1981, the first year with a recorded weight, it has gained 64 lb.

NHTSA vPIC · Transport Canada · 2 generations · 1975–1982 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Quick answer

The 1982 Ford Granada, the latest model year on record, is 196.5″ long, 70.9″ wide and 53.1″ tall on a 105.5″ wheelbase, and weighs 2,941 lb. At 16.4 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 1.6 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.

Every Ford Granada generation, measured

The biggest change in length came in 1981, when the new car was 2.3″ shorter than the 1975–1980 one.

FIG.01·Ford Granada dimensions by generation
GenerationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weight
1975–1980198.8″72.8″55.5″109.1″—
1981–1982196.5″70.9″52.8″105.5″2,877 lb
ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

Granada year by year

FIG.02·Ford Granada dimensions by model year
Model yearLengthWidthWheelbaseCurb weightBody styles
1982196.5″70.9″105.5″2,941 lb3
1981196.5″70.9″105.5″2,877 lb2
1980198.8″72.8″109.1″—2
1979198.8″72.8″109.1″—2
1978198.8″72.8″109.1″—2
1977198.8″72.8″109.1″—2
1976198.8″72.8″109.1″—2
1975198.8″72.8″109.1″—2
ROWS 8·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

Will a Granada fit

FIG.02·Ford Granada — will it fit
SpaceTypical sizeThis carVerdict
Single garage20 ft deep16.4 ftFits, with room to open the door
Street parking space18 ft16.4 ftFits comfortably
Standard parking bay width8.5 ft wide5.9 ftRoom to open doors both sides
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

Among the 875 cars within 10″ of its length, the Granada is lighter than 98% and narrower than 80%, and has a shorter wheelbase than 93%.

FIG.03·Ford Granada against similar-sized cars
MeasureThis carTypical of 875 cars within 10″ of its lengthDifference
Width70.9″74″−3.1″
Wheelbase105.5″113″−7.5″
Curb weight2,941 lb4,101 lb−1,160 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

Granada against its rivals

Next to the Chevrolet Malibu Classic, the Granada is the longest and the lightest of the two.

FIG.04·Ford Granada against its rivals
ModelModel yearLengthWidthCurb weight
Ford Granada (this car)1982196.5″70.9″2,941 lb
Chevrolet Malibu Classic1982191.3″72.4″3,329 lb
ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched
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Frequently asked questions

Is the 1982 Granada bigger than the 1981?

About the same length: the 1982 model is the same length and 64 lb heavier.

Which is bigger, the Granada or the Chevrolet Malibu Classic?

The 1982 Chevrolet Malibu Classic is 5.2″ shorter and 388 lb heavier than the 1982 Granada.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 8 Granada model years, 1975 to 1982. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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