1974 Ford Granada vs. 2001 Venturi Atlantique
To start off, 2001 Venturi Atlantique is newer by 27 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, 2001 Venturi Atlantique (306 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 1974 Ford Granada. (71 HP @ 2900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Venturi Atlantique should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Granada weights approximately 245 kg more than 2001 Venturi Atlantique.
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, 2001 Venturi Atlantique (402 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Granada. (245 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2001 Venturi Atlantique will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Ford Granada | 2001 Venturi Atlantique | |
| Make | Ford | Venturi |
| Model | Granada | Atlantique |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4092 cc | 2944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2900 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2510 mm |
