1974 Ford Granada vs. 1976 Holden Sunbird
To start off, 1976 Holden Sunbird is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ford Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ford Granada would be higher. At 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Holden Sunbird (101 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1974 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Holden Sunbird should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Granada weights approximately 380 kg more than 1976 Holden Sunbird.
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 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Holden Sunbird. (156 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Holden Sunbird.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Ford Granada | 1976 Holden Sunbird | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Granada | Sunbird |
Year Released | 1974 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3272 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 197 Nm | 156 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2590 mm |