1974 Ford Granada vs. 1995 Venturi Coupe
To start off, 1995 Venturi Coupe 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 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Venturi Coupe (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1974 Ford Granada. (71 HP @ 2900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Venturi Coupe should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Granada weights approximately 280 kg more than 1995 Venturi Coupe.
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 Venturi Coupe (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Granada. (245 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1995 Venturi Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Ford Granada | 1995 Venturi Coupe | |
| Make | Ford | Venturi |
| Model | Granada | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4092 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2900 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2410 mm |
