1974 Ford Granada vs. 1973 Humber Sceptre
To start off, 1974 Ford Granada is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Humber Sceptre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Humber Sceptre would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Humber Sceptre (79 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1974 Ford Granada. (71 HP @ 2900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Humber Sceptre should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Granada weights approximately 543 kg more than 1973 Humber Sceptre.
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 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Humber Sceptre. (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Ford Granada | 1973 Humber Sceptre | |
Make | Ford | Humber |
Model | Granada | Sceptre |
Year Released | 1974 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4092 cc | 1725 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 2900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 992 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2510 mm |