1974 Ford Granada vs. 1973 Rover P5B
To start off, 1974 Ford Granada is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Rover P5B. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Rover P5B would be higher. At 3,526 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Rover P5B is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Rover P5B (158 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1974 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Rover P5B should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Rover P5B weights approximately 90 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 Rover P5B (295 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Granada. (197 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1973 Rover P5B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Ford Granada | 1973 Rover P5B | |
| Make | Ford | Rover |
| Model | Granada | P5B |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1973 |
| Engine Size | 3272 cc | 3526 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2820 mm |
