1972 Ford Granada vs. 1974 Seat 131
To start off, 1974 Seat 131 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 51 more horse power than 1974 Seat 131. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1974 Seat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Granada weights approximately 286 kg more than 1974 Seat 131. 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 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Seat 131. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Seat 131. 1974 Seat 131 has automatic transmission and 1972 Ford Granada has manual transmission. 1972 Ford Granada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Seat 131 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Granada | 1974 Seat 131 | |
| Make | Ford | Seat |
| Model | Granada | 131 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2551 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 201 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2500 mm |
