1974 Ford Granada vs. 1974 Morgan 4
To start off, both 1974 Ford Granada and 1974 Morgan 4 were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Morgan 4 (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1974 Ford Granada. (71 HP @ 2900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 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 875 kg more than 1974 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 (245 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 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 1974 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Ford Granada | 1974 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Ford | Morgan |
Model | Granada | 4 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4092 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 2900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1535 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 |