1961 AC Cobra vs. 1974 Ford Granada
To start off, 1974 Ford Granada is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 AC Cobra would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 AC Cobra (256 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1974 Ford Granada. (141 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Granada weights approximately 635 kg more than 1961 AC Cobra.
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, 1961 AC Cobra (365 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Granada. (347 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1961 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 AC Cobra | 1974 Ford Granada | |
| Make | AC | Ford |
| Model | Cobra | Granada |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4265 cc | 5769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 347 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2800 mm |
