1974 Ford Granada vs. 1989 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1989 Peugeot 505 is newer by 15 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, 1989 Peugeot 505 (106 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1974 Ford Granada. (71 HP @ 2900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Peugeot 505 should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Granada weights approximately 235 kg more than 1989 Peugeot 505.
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 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Peugeot 505. (162 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Ford Granada | 1989 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Granada | 505 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4092 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2900 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2910 mm |
