1973 Ford Granada vs. 1997 Plymouth Prowler
To start off, 1997 Plymouth Prowler is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Granada would be higher. At 3,518 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Plymouth Prowler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Plymouth Prowler (253 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1973 Ford Granada. (138 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Plymouth Prowler should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Granada weights approximately 142 kg more than 1997 Plymouth Prowler.
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, 1997 Plymouth Prowler (345 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Granada. (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Plymouth Prowler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Ford Granada | 1997 Plymouth Prowler | |
| Make | Ford | Plymouth |
| Model | Granada | Prowler |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3518 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 253 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 96.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 46 L |
