1974 Ford Granada vs. 2004 TVR T 350
To start off, 2004 TVR T 350 is newer by 30 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 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 TVR T 350 (346 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1974 Ford Granada. (141 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 TVR T 350 should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Granada weights approximately 515 kg more than 2004 TVR T 350.
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, 2004 TVR T 350 (393 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Granada. (347 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2004 TVR T 350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Ford Granada | 2004 TVR T 350 | |
| Make | Ford | TVR |
| Model | Granada | T 350 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5769 cc | 3605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2370 mm |
