1972 Ford Granada vs. 1974 Ford Capri

To start off, 1974 Ford Capri is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Granada would be higher. At 2,551 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Granada (125 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1974 Ford Capri. (71 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Granada weights approximately 251 kg more than 1974 Ford Capri. 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, 1972 Ford Granada (201 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Capri. (119 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Capri.

Compare all specifications:

1972 Ford Granada 1974 Ford Capri
Make Ford Ford
Model Granada Capri
Year Released 1972 1974
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2551 cc 1593 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 125 HP 71 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 201 Nm 119 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 2700 RPM
Engine Bore Size 90.1 mm 87.7 mm
Engine Stroke Size 66.8 mm 66 mm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1261 kg 1010 kg
Vehicle Length 4580 mm 4300 mm
Vehicle Width 1810 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1350 mm 1370 mm
Wheelbase Size 2780 mm 2570 mm


 

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