1974 Ford Granada vs. 1978 Volvo 260
To start off, 1978 Volvo 260 is newer by 4 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 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Volvo 260 (146 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1974 Ford Granada. (141 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Volvo 260 should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Granada weights approximately 265 kg more than 1978 Volvo 260.
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 (347 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volvo 260. (219 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volvo 260.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Ford Granada | 1978 Volvo 260 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Granada | 260 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5769 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2660 mm |
