1974 Ford Granada vs. 1970 Morgan 4
To start off, 1974 Ford Granada is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Morgan 4 (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1974 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Granada weights approximately 840 kg more than 1970 Morgan 4.
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 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Morgan 4. (136 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Ford Granada | 1970 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Ford | Morgan |
| Model | Granada | 4 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3272 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2450 mm |
