1960 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1974 Ford Granada

To start off, 1974 Ford Granada is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,637 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Chevrolet Corvette (227 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1974 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Granada weights approximately 100 kg more than 1960 Chevrolet Corvette.

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, 1960 Chevrolet Corvette (408 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Granada. (197 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1960 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Granada.

Compare all specifications:

1960 Chevrolet Corvette 1974 Ford Granada
Make Chevrolet Ford
Model Corvette Granada
Year Released 1960 1974
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4637 cc 3272 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 227 HP 74 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 3200 RPM
Torque 408 Nm 197 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 2000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Vehicle Weight 1400 kg 1500 kg
Vehicle Length 4280 mm 5030 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1890 mm
Vehicle Height 1250 mm 1360 mm
Wheelbase Size 2470 mm 2800 mm


 

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