1953 Allard K3 vs. 1974 Ford Granada
To start off, 1974 Ford Granada is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Allard K3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Allard K3 would be higher. At 3,622 cc (8 cylinders), 1953 Allard K3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Allard K3 (94 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1974 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Allard K3 should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Granada weights approximately 318 kg more than 1953 Allard K3.
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, 1953 Allard K3 (217 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Granada. (197 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1953 Allard K3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Allard K3 | 1974 Ford Granada | |
Make | Allard | Ford |
Model | K3 | Granada |
Year Released | 1953 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3622 cc | 3272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1182 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2800 mm |