1974 Ford Granada vs. 1965 Porsche 912
To start off, 1974 Ford Granada is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Porsche 912. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Porsche 912 would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Porsche 912 (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1974 Ford Granada. (71 HP @ 2900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Porsche 912 should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Granada weights approximately 565 kg more than 1965 Porsche 912.
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 (245 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Porsche 912. (133 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Porsche 912.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Ford Granada | 1965 Porsche 912 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Granada | 912 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4092 cc | 1580 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 2900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2220 mm |