1974 Ford Granada vs. 1990 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1990 Ford Falcon is newer by 16 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, 1990 Ford Falcon (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1974 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Granada weights approximately 80 kg more than 1990 Ford Falcon.
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, 1990 Ford Falcon (235 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Granada. (197 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Ford Granada | 1990 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Granada | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3272 cc | 3157 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2800 mm |
