1974 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1979 Ford Granada
To start off, 1979 Ford Granada is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 4,184 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Granada (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1974 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1974 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 195 kg more than 1979 Ford Granada.
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, 1979 Ford Granada (262 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Chevrolet Impala. (256 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Chevrolet Impala.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Chevrolet Impala | 1979 Ford Granada | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Impala | Granada |
Year Released | 1974 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 4184 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 256 Nm | 262 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2800 mm |