1974 Ford Granada vs. 2005 Lincoln Town Car

To start off, 2005 Lincoln Town Car 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 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP) has 165 more horse power than 1974 Ford Granada. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 477 kg more than 1974 Ford Granada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2005 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Granada. (197 Nm). This means 2005 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Granada.

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