1974 Ford Granada vs. 1947 Jeep Station Wagon
To start off, 1974 Ford Granada is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Jeep Station Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Jeep Station Wagon would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ford Granada (127 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1947 Jeep Station Wagon. (59 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1947 Jeep Station Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Granada weights approximately 218 kg more than 1947 Jeep Station Wagon. 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 (298 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1947 Jeep Station Wagon. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1947 Jeep Station Wagon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Ford Granada | 1947 Jeep Station Wagon | |
| Make | Ford | Jeep |
| Model | Granada | Station Wagon |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1947 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1578 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2650 mm |
