1974 Ford Granada vs. 2009 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2009 Tesla Roadster is newer by 35 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. In terms of performance, 2009 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1974 Ford Granada. (127 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Granada weights approximately 343 kg more than 2009 Tesla Roadster.
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, 2009 Tesla Roadster (370 Nm) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Granada. (298 Nm). This means 2009 Tesla Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Ford Granada | 2009 Tesla Roadster | |
| Make | Ford | Tesla |
| Model | Granada | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1578 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 3947 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1128 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2352 mm |
