1974 Ford Granada vs. 1998 Renault Spider
To start off, 1998 Renault Spider is newer by 24 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, 1998 Renault Spider (141 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1974 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Renault Spider should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Granada weights approximately 510 kg more than 1998 Renault Spider.
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 (197 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Renault Spider. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Renault Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Ford Granada | 1998 Renault Spider | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Granada | Spider |
Year Released | 1974 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3272 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 197 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2350 mm |