1974 Ford Granada vs. 1995 Porsche 928
To start off, 1995 Porsche 928 is newer by 21 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 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 1974 Ford Granada. (71 HP @ 2900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Granada weights approximately 5 kg more than 1995 Porsche 928.
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, 1995 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Granada. (245 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Ford Granada | 1995 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Granada | 928 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4092 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 2900 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2510 mm |