1950 Ford Zephyr vs. 1974 Ford Granada
To start off, 1974 Ford Granada is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ford Granada (127 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1950 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Granada weights approximately 433 kg more than 1950 Ford Zephyr. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1974 Ford Granada (298 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Zephyr. (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Ford Zephyr | 1974 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Zephyr | Granada |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1578 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2800 mm |
