1966 Ford Corsair vs. 1974 Ford Granada
To start off, 1974 Ford Granada is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ford Granada (141 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1966 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Granada weights approximately 730 kg more than 1966 Ford Corsair. 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 (347 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Corsair | 1974 Ford Granada | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Corsair | Granada |
Year Released | 1966 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 347 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2800 mm |