1974 Ford Granada vs. 2006 SSC Aero
To start off, 2006 SSC Aero is newer by 32 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 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 SSC Aero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 SSC Aero (1,062 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 935 more horse power than 1974 Ford Granada. (127 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 SSC Aero should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Granada weights approximately 285 kg more than 2006 SSC Aero.
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, 2006 SSC Aero (1,357 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 1059 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Granada. (298 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 SSC Aero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Ford Granada | 2006 SSC Aero | |
| Make | Ford | SSC |
| Model | Granada | Aero |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 1062 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 1357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1578 kg | 1293 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1090 mm |
