1974 Ford Granada vs. 1984 Ford Capri
To start off, 1984 Ford Capri is newer by 10 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Capri (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1974 Ford Granada. (127 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Granada weights approximately 348 kg more than 1984 Ford Capri.
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 (298 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Capri. (221 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Ford Granada | 1984 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Granada | Capri |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1578 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2610 mm |
