1974 Ford Granada vs. 1966 Porsche 911
To start off, 1974 Ford Granada is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Porsche 911 (160 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1974 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Granada weights approximately 438 kg more than 1966 Porsche 911.
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 (197 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Porsche 911. (179 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Ford Granada | 1966 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Granada | 911 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3272 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 197 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1062 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2220 mm |