1974 Ford Granada vs. 1976 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1976 Mazda Cosmo 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 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mazda Cosmo (93 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1974 Ford Granada. (71 HP @ 2900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Granada weights approximately 445 kg more than 1976 Mazda Cosmo.
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 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda Cosmo. (150 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Ford Granada | 1976 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Granada | Cosmo |
Year Released | 1974 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4092 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 2900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2520 mm |