1974 Ford Granada vs. 2010 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2010 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 36 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, 2010 Ford Crown Victoria (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1974 Ford Granada. (141 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 225 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, 2010 Ford Crown Victoria (369 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Granada. (347 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Ford Granada | 2010 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Granada | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1974 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5769 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 347 Nm | 369 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2920 mm |