1974 Ford Granada vs. 1998 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 1998 TVR Speed 12 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 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 716 more horse power than 1974 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Granada weights approximately 500 kg more than 1998 TVR Speed 12.
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, 1998 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 684 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Granada. (197 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Ford Granada | 1998 TVR Speed 12 | |
Make | Ford | TVR |
Model | Granada | Speed 12 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3272 cc | 7730 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 790 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 7750 RPM |
Torque | 197 Nm | 881 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2570 mm |