1974 Ford Granada vs. 1973 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1974 Ford Granada is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Pontiac Firebird (296 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1974 Ford Granada. (71 HP @ 2900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 215 kg more than 1974 Ford Granada. 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, 1973 Pontiac Firebird (563 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Granada. (245 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1973 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Ford Granada | 1973 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | Granada | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4092 cc | 7462 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 563 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2750 mm |
