1974 Ford Granada vs. 2005 Honda NSX
To start off, 2005 Honda NSX is newer by 31 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1974 Ford Granada. (127 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Granada weights approximately 78 kg more than 2005 Honda NSX.
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, both vehicles can yield 298 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Ford Granada | 2005 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Granada | NSX |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1578 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2690 mm |
